Patient Notification Events Due to Syringe Reuse and Mishandling of Injectable Medications by Health Care Personnel-United States, 2012-2018: Summary and Recommended Actions for Prevention and Response.

Since 2001, nearly 200,000 patients in the United States were notified about potential exposure to blood-contaminated medications or injection equipment. Facility leadership has an obligation to ensure adherence to safe injection practices and to respond properly if unsafe injection practices are identified.