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Injection practices among clinicians in United States health care settings.
Pugliese G, Gosnell C, Bartley JM, Robinson S. Am J Infect Control. 2010;38:789-798.

This study surveyed more than 5000 providers who reported elements of unsafe injection practices, including use of single-dose/use vials for more than one patient, and reuse of syringes.
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