Module 11: Introduction to Injection Safety
,Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Define a safe injection and injection safety
• Describe the burden of unsafe injections
• Outline common unsafe injection practices.
• Describe the 7 steps of a safe injection.
• Outline management of needle stick injuries
• Describe the multimodal approach to injection safety
, Definition of Terms
• Safe injection - An injection that does not harm the
recipient, does not expose the provider to any avoidable
risks and does not result in waste that is dangerous for
the community
• Injection Safety - Measures taken to perform
injections in a safe manner for patients and providers
,Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Define a safe injection and injection safety
• Describe the burden of unsafe injections
• Outline common unsafe injection practices.
• Describe the 7 steps of a safe injection.
• Outline management of needle stick injuries
• Describe the multimodal approach to injection safety
, Definition of Terms
• Safe injection - An injection that does not harm the
recipient, does not expose the provider to any avoidable
risks and does not result in waste that is dangerous for
the community
• Injection Safety - Measures taken to perform
injections in a safe manner for patients and providers
