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The Impact of Unsafe Injection Practices in U.S. Healthcare Settings – Digital Press Kit
More than 150,000 patients have been impacted by unsafe injection practices since 2001. Breakdowns in proper infection control often involve providers reusing needles, syringes or single-dose medication vials, all of which are meant for one patient and one procedure.
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