{"id":5753,"date":"2024-04-05T11:50:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/?page_id=5753"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:45:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:45:02","slug":"inj-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/inj-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Injection Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On this page<\/strong>: Background<\/a> | Educational Resources<\/a> | Setting-Specific Resources<\/a> | Patient Resources<\/a> | Regulatory Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Background<\/h2>\n

Safe injection practices help stop the spread of viruses like HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, as well as bacteria and other germs. These practices include basic steps to prevent infections and keep both healthcare workers and patients safe during procedures like giving injections or checking blood sugar levels. Infections or outbreaks can happen if healthcare workers don\u2019t use proper medical equipment such as syringes, needles, medication vials, blood glucose monitors, or insulin pens.<\/p>\n

Learn more about\u202fhow to prevent\u202fbloodborne pathogens\u202fin healthcare facilities\u202fon the VDH\u202fbloodborne pathogens page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Educational Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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