Risk assessment, prevention, and post-exposure prophylaxis of needle-stick injuries among health-care workers.

This document provides information on the risk assessment, prevention, and post-exposure prophylaxis of needle-stick injuries (NSI) among healthcare workers. It highlights the higher risk for NSI among staff nurses and laboratory technicians, with blood withdrawal and suturing being major causes. The document emphasizes the importance of workplace prevention programs, continuous training, and following guidelines for risk assessment, prevention, and post-exposure prophylaxis. It also suggests the need for mandatory reporting, improved safety practices, and collective measures to prevent NSI. The document aims to provide useful information to healthcare professionals and contribute to reducing the transmission of blood-borne diseases in the workplace. [Extracted from the article]