This is an event which occurs fairly frequently in practice. This report describes how to manage a needlestick injury and learn from the outcomes. There is a concise description, good self-reflection and all factors have been considered in the impact section. The financial implications of an event are often not considered by dentists when looking at a significant event. With a good investigation, changes to practice making a repeat event unlikely will boost practice profitability.
The author has gathered information from other members of the practice to come to a conclusion that this incident could occur again if changes were not made. They have involved the whole team in the action plan and made changes to improve staff and patient safety.