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News and innovation September 11, 2023
A plunge into needlestick injuries in Belgium and the Netherlands
Each year, an estimated 1.2 million needlestick injuries (NSIs) occurred in Europe before the Covid pandemic.1 With a 22% increase…
Category: News and innovation
News and innovation July 24, 2023
How to set up a syringe recycling programme
Are you looking to implement a syringe recycling programme in your healthcare facility, but not sure where to start? This…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
News and innovation July 5, 2023
Addressing nurse retention with healthcare worker safety
High turnover among healthcare workers is an increasingly common phenomenon in hospitals worldwide, especially in intensive care units.1 According to…
News and innovation June 22, 2023
Make the safety switch: 4 potential everyday safety hazards
Maintaining safety for both patients and healthcare workers can be a challenge. Adverse safety events such as errors, accidents and…
News and innovation April 16, 2023
What is the financial cost of preventable needlestick injuries?
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) pose a significant clinical and economic threat to healthcare institutions globally. When most are considered largely preventable,…
News and innovation April 2, 2023
Nordics and the U.K. set standards for sustainable procurement
To fight against climate change, Norwegian health authorities have committed to a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and…