Preventive procedures for the emergency and reception department

- Reasons for healthcare workers in the emergency and outpatient departments being exposed to infection

• Healthcare workers in some outpatient clinics and the emergency department are routinely exposed to patient blood and other body fluids.
• Workers are frequently exposed to airborne or droplet-transmitted diseases (especially in cases where appropriate personal protective equipment is not worn or due to overcrowding or improper clinic design).
• There is a significant likelihood of workers being injured or pricked while handling many of the acute patient treatment supplies (such as syringes, ampoules, scalpels, etc.).