42 minutes CPD/CE
Description
Aim and objectives:
- Understand your legal obligations under the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 (the 'Sharps Regulations')
- Understand the safe handling and disposal of sharps
- The methods for mitigating risk related to sharps
- Have knowledge of the Code of Practice and Waste Regulations
- Understand hand hygiene and its importance for cross infection control