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Overview:
A Needlestick Injury (NSI) can be stressful for any teammate, not just nursing staff. The unknown and months of follow-up testing and preventative medications can be very stressful for those involved and their families. Presented case studies will demonstrate different ways needlesticks occur, the outcome from the event, and plans to prevent additional occurrences.

Speaker(s):

  • Greg Farr, BSN, RN, CNOR: Nursing Professional Development-Generalist at Aurora BayCare Medical Center
  • Christine Westphal: MSN, RN-BC - Manager of Clinical Operations Nursing Quality & Clinical Practice at Advocate Christ Medical Center
  • Nancy Gill: RN, MSN - Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Main/OPP at Christ Medical Center
  • Susan Morby: Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive at Advocate Sherman Hospital

Objectives:

  • Learners will review and analyze Needle Stick Injury (NSI) data.
  • Examine case studies from previous NSI incidents and discuss lessons learned and changes implemented to prevent future occurrences.
Session date: 
08/12/2025 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm CDT
Location: 
Teams
United States
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  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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    • 0.50 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 0.50 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Pharmacy Technician
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