Guidelines in Practice: Sharps Safety.
AORN J
; 112(5): 478-489, 2020 11.
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en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33113176
ABSTRACT
Perioperative personnel are at risk for sharps injuries when using devices with sharp points and edges and therefore are at risk for infection from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration bloodborne pathogens standard is the regulatory document that health care employers must follow to protect personnel who are at risk for sharps injuries. The AORN "Guideline for sharps safety" provides guidance to perioperative personnel for identifying sharps hazards and implementing best practices to prevent injuries. This article discusses the guideline recommendations for developing and implementing work practice controls and administrative controls for handling sharps. A scenario describes an interdisciplinary team's efforts to decrease specific sharps injuries and develop policies and procedures based on the identified risks and practice changes. Perioperative RNs should review the entire guideline for additional information when creating and updating policies and procedures for sharps safety.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Exposición Profesional
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Salud Laboral
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Lesiones por Pinchazo de Aguja
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AORN J
Año:
2020
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Article