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Guide to the European Union - h & Sa

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the correct use of sharps, disposal procedures, the importance of immunisation; • The employer’s policies and procedures with regard to the prevention of sharps injuries and infections, and procedures relating to the monitoring of the safety of work practices relating to sharps; • Incident reporting and response procedures

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Prevention and control of infection in care homes ...

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Safe handling and disposal of sharps . Staff should be trained in the safe handling and disposal of sharps. Venepuncture and injections should only be carried out by trained and competent staff. Risks . Disposal . Safety Injury • Inoculation, cuts and other injuries. • Transmission and exposure . of blood borne viruses (BBVs). • Bacterial ...

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Exposure Options - Centers for Disease Control and …

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Jan 01, 2013 · Prevention of occupational transmission of bloodborne pathogens requires a diversified approach to reduce blood contact and percutaneous injuries including improved engineering controls (e.g., safer medical devices), work practices (e.g., technique changes to reduce handling of sharps), and the use of personal protective

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Emergency Department RN Assessment Content Outline

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Knowledge of the safe handling and disposal of sharps, medications (chemotherapy, controlled drugs, antibiotics), and bio-hazards and its proper handling and disposal. c. Knowledge of infection control practices, such as sterile technique when assisting with or performing interventions or procedures, and prevention of central line associated blood

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Content of an Infection Prevention and Control Plan - APIC

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A. Include sharps safety and injury prevention B. Log of sharps injuries/bloodborne pathogens exposures VIII. Performance improvement A. Use goals and measurable objectives to improve performance B. Be sure staff is aware of what is being monitored and why those indicators were chosen IX. Emergency management and planning

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Unit 80: Supporting Infection Prevention and Control in ...

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• Establishing management systems to ensure safe practice: ... • Follow procedures when handling and disposing of sharps (to avoid injuries). • Have required immunisation (recommended by occupational health). ... practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance ).

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id1312 - Policy for the Safe Handling of Sharps ...

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Warning – Document uncontrolled when printed Policy Reference: Date of Issue: September 2011 Prepared by: Bob Summers, Health & Safety Linda Rawlinson, Occupational Health,

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