Accidental Punctures with Contaminated Sharps Can Reduce Productivity and Lower

question 15

Multiple Choice

Accidental punctures with contaminated sharps can reduce productivity and lower morale among the phlebotomy staff and may delay collection and testing of other specimens. Strategies for reducing these incidents include:

• A) provision of ample sharps containers.
• B) immediate reports to the supervisor and documentation with incident reports.
• C) regular and ongoing training in the use of safety features and phlebotomy practices.
• D) all the above

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