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The battle against needlestick injuries is a known issue for generations of nurses. It is, however, an issue that is no longer limited to just our nationwide healthcare setting, and, as an advanced practice nurse, it was a rude awakening for me when I first encountered patients who had sustained needlestick injuries.

Summer is almost here, and it’s already catching us off guard! As healthcare leaders and safety advocates, we want to be the first to offer plenty of tips to ensure your summer is fun, safe and cool.

This week marks the six month anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, and we at Safe in Common would like to take a moment to recognize the healthcare leaders who saved countless lives when the storm hit.

Menchu Sanchez,a New York-based nurse, is one of those brave people who risked her life for others when Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, causing mass destruction.

A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that surgeons are at the greatest risk of all healthcare providers for incurring sharps injuries. About one-quarter of all needlestick injuries occur in the operating room, and 59 percent occur among surgeons.