A committee is asked to investigate ways to reduce needlestick injuries in a hospital. Which technology best assists in the reduction of needlestick injuries?

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Needleless systems, such as IV catheters with closed injection ports, eliminate the need for needles altogether and greatly decrease the risk of needlestick injuries. Luer locks, elastomeric pumps, and three-way stopcocks are not needleless systems and do not eliminate the risk of needlestick injuries.

A Committee Is Asked to Investigate Ways to Reduce Needlestick