Injury and hazards in home health care nursing are a growing concern
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 11:28
in Health & Medicine
October 5, 2009 -- Patients continue to enter home healthcare ''sicker and quicker," often with complex health problems that may require extensive nursing care. This increases the risk of needlestick injuries in home healthcare nurses. While very few studies have focused on the risks of home healthcare, it is the fastest growing healthcare sector in the U.S.