Needlestick injuries are dangerous and more numerous than people realize. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers.
SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of pen needles so that the needle can be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle.
HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM?
Needlestick injuries make up more than 80% of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States.[1][3]
It is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. These estimates are considered low, as it is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]
These injuries can occur at any time when people use, disassemble, or dispose of needles. Many needle stick injuries occur when trying to replace the safety cap on the needle following the injection.
As we mentioned, it is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. [4][7][9] The World Health Organization estimated that in 2000, 66,000 hepatitis B, 16,000 hepatitis C, and 1,000 HIV infections were caused by needlestick injuries.[4][2][7] In 2007, the World Health Organization estimated annual global needlestick injuries at 2 million per year, and another investigation estimated 3.5 million injuries yearly.[4][7][9]
The European Biosafety Network estimated 1 million needlestick injuries annually in Europe alone.[13] The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne diseases via percutaneous injury.[12] The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 600,000 needlestick injuries occur among healthcare workers in the US annually. These estimates are considered low, as needlestick injuries are underreported. It is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]
Workers are often obligated to report the incident as per the facility’s protocol regarding occupational safety. However, in the United States, approximately half of all needlestick injuries affecting health care workers are not reported, citing the long reporting process and its interference with work as their reason for not reporting an incident. Physicians are particularly likely to leave a needlestick unreported, citing worries about loss of respect or a low risk perception. Low risk perception can be caused by poor knowledge about risk, or an incorrect estimate of a particular patient’s risk.[6][10][11][16]
SOLUTIONS
SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.
Our SureReCap™ patented design for use with pen needles securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle.
SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries.
SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.
SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries.
SureReCap™ is reusable.
SureReCap™ is cost effective.
SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.
Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.
SureReCap™ HOSPITAL BENEFITS
Hospitals using safety-precautions, such as SureReCap™, can result in not only protecting your healthcare workers, but it can lead to substantial savings due to the reduction in needlestick injuries requiring treatment.
The American Hospital Association found that one case of infection by blood-borne pathogens could cost $1 million for testing, follow-up, and disability payments.
It is estimated hospitals could save $1 billion annually by preventing needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in the US, including fees associated with testing, laboratory work, counseling, and follow-up costs.[17]
Find out today how SureReCap™ can help protect your workers and save your hospital money.
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