Science & Policy
The Impact of Unsafe Injection Practices in U.S. Healthcare Settings
Summary: More than 150,000 patients have been impacted by unsafe injection practices since 2001.
Key points
- More than 150,000 patients have been impacted by unsafe injection practices since 2001.
- Breakdowns in proper infection control often involve providers reusing needles, syringes or single-dose medication vials, all of which are meant for one patient and one procedure.
More than 150,000 patients have been impacted by unsafe injection practices since 2001. Breakdowns in proper infection control often involve providers reusing needles, syringes or single-dose medication vials, all of which are meant for one patient and one procedure.
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