Challenges to Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Care

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 May;38(5):614-616. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.31. Epub 2017 Feb 27.

Abstract

Most recent infection outbreaks caused by unsafe injection practices in the United States have occurred in ambulatory settings. We utilized direct observation and a survey to assess injection practices at 31 clinics. Improper vial use was observed at 13 clinics (41.9%). Pharmacy support and healthcare worker education may improve injection practices. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:614-616.

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Cross Infection / transmission
  • Drug Packaging
  • Equipment Reuse*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Health Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods
  • Injections / adverse effects*
  • United States
  • Wisconsin