What’s Happening in Flint Although the crisis in Flint just became public this month, it actually began in April of 2014 when a state employee switched Flint’s water supply from Detroit water to Flint River water in an effort to save money. After the switch, residents noticed that the new water looked, smelled and tasted funny and started experiencing rashes, hair loss and other ailments. Unfortunately, state officials ...
Introduction While all healthcare offices strive to create a safe working environment for both staff and patients alike, accidents do occasionally occur. The greatest risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens comes from accidental percutaneous (through the skin) injuries involving sharps. The CDC estimates that approximately 600,000 injuries from accidental needle sticks occur each year. 1). More specifically, 40% ...
