Management Practices and Risk of Occupational Blood Exposure in U.S. Paramedics: Needlesticks.

The article discusses a study on the risk of occupational blood exposure through needlestick among U.S. paramedics and estimated risk ratios of several management practices. The mail survey of U.S. paramedics in 2002-2003 showed a range of 2.5 to 3.2 risk ratios for provision of safety-engineered medical devices and two supervisory behaviors. Results suggest that risk of needlestick among U.S. paramedics can be reduced by providing safety devices and interventions targeting management practices.