CATEGORY: SPD

Jun 12, 2026

The High Price of Sharps Injuries

◆  Key Takeaway Sharps injuries carry steep costs for sterile processing departments, with single needlestick incidents averaging about $5,000 directly and $10,000 in workers’ compensation. Bloodborne pathogen transmission can reach hundreds of thousands per case, driving a national burden estimated between $118 million and $1 billion annually. Prevention relies on safety-engineered devices and ergonomic workspaces….
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