On May 4th, 2024, Dr. Saman Nadeem – Infection Control Officer, led a session on safe injection practices for Lady Dufferin Hospital healthcare workers, which was attended by 60 participants.

Topic : Safe Injection Practices: Protecting Patients and Healthcare Workers

Injection safety is a critical aspect of healthcare, and unsafe injection practices can have devastating consequences. Healthcare-associated infections, bloodborne pathogen exposures, and outbreaks can all be prevented by following safe injection practices.

In this session, we had explored the importance of safe injection practices, including:

– Proper needle and syringe handling
– Sterile technique and environmental cleaning
– Safe injection equipment and disposal
– Vaccination and medication administration best practices
– Strategies for preventing needlestick injuries