Safe injection practices help prevent the spread of viruses (e.g., HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus), bacteria and/or other pathogens. These practices include a set of infection prevention and control recommendations that can keep healthcare workers and patients safe during procedures like needle sticks.
Injection Safety Resources
Information & Guidelines
For Patients
- What Patients Need to Know about Safe Medical Injections
- APIC Injection Safety: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
For Healthcare Providers
Training & Education Materials
Additional questions about injection safety? Please contact hai@vdh.virginia.gov.