The aim of the current study is to perform an epidemiological analysis of the surveillance data on the risk taking medical procedures with elevated usage of sharp and cutting objects in one of the Multi profile Hospitals for Active Treatment (MHAT) of Varna, Bulgaria. We used the data from the official reports for ―risk exposure‖ of the hospital’s medical staff and information from additionally performed post-exposure epidemiological surveys, legislative documents of the Ministry of Health, standards and regulations of the WHO, CDC and healthcare professional organizations. | Occupational risk of sharp objects or needlestick injuries in medical practice
