Unsafe disposal of sharps

Used needles and other sharps are dangerous to people if not disposed of safely because they can injure people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions.

The following picture was taken at one of the In-patient wards on the 3rd of April 2014. 

At first glance, the picture is as it appears...

What you see is a hypodermic needle lying on the floor beside a patients bed. There is only once place that suits a used needle, and that is a sharps bin. 

The hospital administration must ensure that medical staff have safe disposal for all sharps and that all medical staff are educated about the importance of proper disposal of sharps. Failing to educate the hospital staff of safe disposal of hazardous waste which puts patients and hospital staff in harms way falls under medical negligence.