If you work in healthcare, you already know hazardous situations are part of the job. Whether it’s getting pricked by a needlestick or being exposed to toxic substances, these incidents can happen anytime. Unfortunately, up to two-thirds of needlestick injuries go unreported by healthcare staff. If you were recently in a similar accident, you don’t need to be sick to report the incident to your supervisor. It protects your ability to file a workers’ comp claim later if symptoms actually develop. Learn more about what counts as reportable exposure and steps to take if you’re ever in this situation. What […]
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