Misuse of vials has caused harm to patients through outbreaks of bloodborne pathogens and associated ... show more

Misuse of vials has caused harm to patients through outbreaks of bloodborne pathogens and associated infections. The misuse of vials primarily involves the reuse of single-dose vials (SDV) which are intended to be used once for a single patient. SDV typically lack preservatives; therefore, using these vials more than once carries substantial risks for bacterial contamination, growth, and infection. According to the CDC, patient harm resulting from misuse of SDV is underestimated and underreported. This presentation includes the Safe Injection Practices Videos from the CDC. show less