What
risk is a sterile needle....We have probably got so used to
thinking of
needles as a major hazard when really it is the hazard they
are
transporting that is the risk.
I can see what you're saying but I for one don't think advocating
re-sheathing of needles, used or otherwise, to be good practice. Even a clean
needle is unpleasant unless of course having piercings "floats your boat" as it
were.
I just find it odd that we are constantly educating staff about
re-sheathing and then this practice is going on 'under our noses' backed with a
policy. Maybe as Bob says it's the only option in this situation.
Thanks all for the replies
Glenn