The pattern of sharps injury to health care workers at Witbank Hospital
Background: The aim of this study was to identify procedures, areas of activity, occupational groups and other variables that carry a high risk of transmission of bloodborne infections from patients to healthcare workers (HCWs) at Witbank Hospital. Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional stu...
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| Main Authors: | Ryszard Lachowicz, Peter A. Mathews |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2009-04-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1037 |
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