Scott Weese, DVM, reminds us that needle sticks are largely considered a regular event in veterinary medicine and mostly not a big deal. BUT . . . beyond the immediate discomfort lies the potential for one of the rare complications of or the transfer of an emerging disease, heaven forbid.
Weese says that like a lot of things in infection control, the science of needle safety is easy. Behavior and culture change are the main issues.
Source: WormsandGerms Blog, September 29, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: Veterinary clinics are scrambling to keep up with an increased patient load coupled with changing staffing models. As humans, we lose our discipline to the basics when we are rushed. Help each other remember them by speaking them out loud as you go through your day. It may sound a bit like a waitress shouting orders to a short-order cook, but it will make a difference.