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PREVENTION OF NEEDLESTICKS
1. Activities that increase risks of injuries.
Activities that create risks for occupationally
acquired injuries The following activities are known to increase the risk of an injury and/or infection from sharps - ◦ Inserting intra-vascular catheters. ◦ Restraining patients. ◦ Moving patients with staples in wounds prior to visually inspecting for loose staples. ◦ Removing needle during threading of catheter. ◦ Disassembly of devices. ◦ Transporting sharps any distance to disposal containers; overfilled containers. ◦ Disposal of sharps. ◦ Accessing IV line with needles. ◦ Removing needle devices when disconnecting IV. ◦ Preparing needle and holder. ◦ Withdrawing blood sample. ◦ Recapping needles. ◦ Removing needle from holder. ◦ Opening lancet cover. ◦ Positioning/using lancet. ◦ Passing of instruments in the operating room. ◦ Use of non-safety catheters. ◦ Separate packaging of safety devices. ◦ Not wearing gloves in procedures involving sharps. ◦ Increasing the number of times devices must be assembled/disassembled. ◦ Skill level of employee or failure to adhere to policy and procedure regarding safe use of sharps. ◦ Choosing an inappropriate device for procedure.
√ Learn how to use the equipment the hospital uses to help prevent needlesticks. √ Be sure to report any sharps injury or risk of sharps injury to your supervisor as soon as possible.
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