Dear All
Can I please ask the advice of those of you practicing in a Council setting?
I am reviewing our policies regarding the management of innoculation injuries and having read the Sharps Instruments in Healthcare Regs 2013 my interpretation is that these don't apply to our services, which provide social care rather than health care. What are your thoughts - have you interpreted these Regs in the same way?
Whether they apply or not we obviously have a duty of care and I'd be really interested to know how you manage your innoculation injuries please. There seems to be an emphasis where I work on needlestick injuries only, with other innoculation injuries (bites, scratches, splashes) being under-reported. If you have any policies/protocols you would be happy to share I'd be very grateful!
Kind regards
Jo
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