Patient Education:
Patient education is an important part of ensuring success with the plan of care. Including information on how to handle sharps and needles will help prevent injuries from occurring to patients or others if they are part of the home care plan.
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Do’s and Don’ts: Safe Disposal of Needles and Other Sharps Used at Home, Work, or While Traveling
A poster developed by the FDA that can be downloaded and used for education of patient’s and families regarding proper disposal of sharps.