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Mar 31, 2025

Updated Sharps Safety Guidelines

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) have recently updated the guidelines for sharps safety. Due to the high-risk environment for exposure to bloodborne pathogens in perioperative settings, sharps safety is considered a high priority. This includes consideration for standard precautions, health care worker immunization protocols, postexposure treatment, and management of health care workers infected with …

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Feb 28, 2025

Are Ampoule Injuries Impacting the Safety in Your HealthCare Facility?

While needlestick and scalpel injuries often take centre stage, a silent threat persists: ampoule injuries. Shockingly common, yet frequently overlooked, these incidents can lead to significant disruptions and potential harm. Beyond the immediate risk to healthcare professionals, these ampoule cuts lead to lost time, potential litigation, and decreased productivity. Here are a few …

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Jan 30, 2025

Talking About Sharps Injuries

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where a sharps injury occurred , and did you follow up by reporting it? Unfortunately, many sharps injuries go unreported, which only heightens the risk of further injury or exposure of those affected. 🥼 Kristine Little, operating room nurse and consultant for Qlicksmart, features on S. 13 …

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Dec 31, 2024

Qlicksmart in 2024

2024 has been a year been filled with new additions and successes. The year began with our team growing by three additional employees – Dr Shreya Singh, Dugald Cameron and Ruby Wolfe. In the last five years, we have doubled our staff alone. We are currently pursuing the employment of two additional team members. With …

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Nov 30, 2024

Ampoule Cuts: A Silent Threat to Healthcare Workers

Opening glass ampoules can be unnerving and can sometimes lead to cuts. Often dismissed as minor workplace hazards, ampoule cuts can pose significant risks to healthcare professionals. While superficial cuts may seem inconsequential, deeper lacerations can occur, sometimes necessitating surgical intervention. In a case from the UK, a healthcare worker required surgery to repair their …

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Sep 30, 2024

Maintain Safe Practices in the Operating Room with Qlicksmart’s Scalpel Blade Removers

Sharp injuries have always been a concern in the healthcare industry. These injuries can cause deep wounds and increase the risk of infection, particularly if the sharp object was contaminated with bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV. Emotionally, sharp injuries can cause significant distress and anxiety, leading to long-term psychological effects …

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Updated Sharps Safety Guidelines

Are Ampoule Injuries Impacting the Safety in Your HealthCare Facility?

Talking About Sharps Injuries

Qlicksmart in 2024

Ampoule Cuts: A Silent Threat to Healthcare Workers

Maintain Safe Practices in the Operating Room with Qlicksmart’s Scalpel Blade Removers

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