Understanding Needlestick and Sharps Injuries. A needlestick injury is a percutaneous piercing wound typically caused by a needlepoint, resulting in exposure to potentially harmful body fluids, ...

In July 1998, a single needlestick unexpectedly and permanently changed Karen Daley's life. A staff nurse at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Connell School of Nursing alumna had just drawn blood ...

Healthcare providers with questions about OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard and its requirement to use safer devices to prevent needlestick injuries should call 1-800-321-6742 or 202-693-2300.