Urgent Action Needed to Address US Surge in Needlestick Injuries

USA: BioMedical Waste Solutions, a prominent national medical waste disposal company, is addressing the alarming surge in needlestick injuries through a comprehensive guide emphasizing proper medical waste disposal. With approximately 385,000 needlestick injuries reported annually among healthcare workers in the U.S., the company aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with inadequate medical waste management.

Global Impact and Lethal Consequences

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that sharps injuries globally lead to the transmission of dangerous pathogens, resulting in millions of infections, including 2,005,000 HIV infections, 66,000 hepatitis B virus (HBV) cases, and 16,000 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. These incidents annually contribute to death, long-term illness, and disability, underlining the severity of the issue.

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Urgency of Proper Medical Waste Disposal Practices

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights a concerning statistic: 33% of all sharps injuries occur during disposal. In response, BioMedical Waste Solutions has released “The Definitive Guide to Medical Waste Disposal in 2024,” offering clear instructions for the safe disposal of needles, syringes, and sharps materials. This guide is a crucial resource to mitigate the risk of needlestick injuries and infection transmission.

Five Key Preventive Measures

The guide outlines essential preventive measures, including:

• Proper Container Use: Never throw sharps into regular trash cans; use FDA-approved sharps/needle containers.
• Optimal Filling Levels: Do not exceed 70% capacity in sharps containers.
• Safe Handling: Never reach into a sharps container.
• Needle Safety: Avoid removing needles from syringes or attempting to recap them.
• Child Protection: Keep sharps and containers out of reach of children.

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Commitment to Health and Safety

JP Richards, Director of Communications at BioMedical Waste Solutions, emphasizes the company’s dedication to reducing needlestick injuries: “Our guide on proper medical waste disposal serves as a valuable resource to help prevent these injuries and protect the health of those on the front lines of healthcare.” He encourages healthcare facilities, professionals, and individuals using needles to access the comprehensive guide.

BioMedical Waste Solutions assures the public that its team of experts and specialized equipment adheres to the highest national, state, and local safety standards in handling, transporting, and disposing of medical waste, including sharps. The company provides safe and reliable medical waste disposal services for facilities requiring assistance.