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The evolving landscape of needlestick injuries in ambulatory settings

Outpatient and ambulatory clinics now account for a growing share of reported needlestick exposures. We look at the drivers and what teams can do differently.

Dr. Priya Rao· 2026-01-15
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PPEInfection Control

Why PPE fit testing matters more than PPE selection

The most expensive N95 in the world is useless if it doesn’t seal. A practical guide to fit-testing programs that actually get done.

2026-01-08Read →
Bloodborne PathogensCompliance

Interpreting your BBP exposure incident report

A walkthrough of the six data fields that actually predict follow-up compliance — and the two that most incident reports miss entirely.

2025-12-20Read →
Infection ControlCase Study

Case studies: infection control failures and lessons learned

Three anonymized outbreak reviews from 2024–2025, and the systemic patterns they reveal about environmental cleaning schedules.

2025-12-02Read →
Laser Safety

Building a laser safety officer role in a mid-size clinic

Not every organization needs a full-time LSO — but every organization needs someone accountable. A model for shared responsibility.

2025-11-18Read →
Waste Management

Waste segregation audits: what the top-performing hospitals do

A comparison of medical waste segregation practices across 40 hospitals. The best-performing sites share three habits — none of them expensive.

2025-10-30Read →

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