To handle, transport and dispose of sharps safely so as to prevent exposure to staff, patients and the public from any risk of transmission of pathogens.
Process
The safe handling and immediate disposal of sharps at the point of use is the responsibility of the person who has used the sharp.
Handling and Disposal of Sharps
Disposal of Sharps Containers
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National Health & Medical Research Council and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare. (2010). Australian guidelines for the prevention and control of infection in healthcare. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia.
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