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