A hospital finds that hypodermic needle-stick injuries have increased over the last year and, when they conduct an audit, they find evidence that there is wide variation in practice from unit to unit. Some rooms have sharps boxes and others do not, the sharps boxes are of different sizes, and there is variation in how often they are emptied.

• Using the seven-step risk assessment framework described by the Joint Commission (available at7 Steps to Comply with Joint Commission) outline each of the steps to illustrate how a hospital might use a risk assessment framework to manage the risk of needle-stick injuries.
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• Once the seven steps have been outlined, compile an email to the Director of Nursing about your concerns and recommendations.

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