Bloodborne Pathogens: Needlestick Prevention and Sharps Disposal

This course focuses on mitigating the risks associated with needlestick and sharps injuries, particularly during disposal. Addressing a wide range of occupations from healthcare professionals to law enforcement, sanitation workers, tattoo artists, and more, the course emphasizes safe practices to prevent injuries related to needle handling. Participants will learn proper disposal techniques, the importance of using FDA-cleared sharps containers, and the one-hand scoop method for unavoidable recapping situations. The course also covers the necessity of portable sharps disposal containers, labeling protocols, and community-specific guidelines for safe disposal.