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Sharps injury prevention — DOccMed MCQ

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A healthcare trust asks you to advise on a needlestick injury prevention programme. What single intervention has the strongest evidence for reducing sharps injuries?

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Correct answer: C — Introduction of safety-engineered sharps devices (e.g. retractable needles, blunted suture needles)

Safety-engineered sharps devices have the strongest evidence base for reducing needlestick injuries. The EU Council Directive 2010/32/EU and the Health and Safety (Sharps Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 mandate their use where reasonably practicable.

Reference: HS Sharps Instruments Regs 2013; EU Directive 2010/32