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Reporting and Prevention of Needlestick Injuries

Needlestick and sharps injury (NSI) is a serious occupational hazard and health concern. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who have frequent exposure to needles are at increased risk of NSIs. Sharps exposures can lead to serious or fatal infections with bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or HIV.

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Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025

AI-enabled health technologies soared from 5th in 2024 to the top of ECRI’s annual top 10 health technology hazards for 2025. This jump in ranking underscores the growing concerns over AI’s potential for misuse and oversight challenges, as its adoption accelerates across the healthcare sector. Unmet technology support needs for

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Key Metrics for Patient Safety Culture

Patient safety culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and norms about the importance of patient safety within a healthcare organization. It reflects how safety is perceived, managed, and prioritized in daily healthcare practices.

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