Needle stick prophylaxis guidelines

    • What should pharmacists know about needle stick injury prevention?

      Post exposure to a patient’s blood via a needle stick injury is a serious health concern for pharmacists providing injections therefore it is required that pharmacy managers ensure all employees at risk of injury are educated in needle stick prevention and the protocol to follow should an injury occur.

    • Are needlestick and sharps injuries part of the job?

      Every percutaneous needle- stick and sharps injury carries a risk of infection from bloodborne pathogens. Yet, these exposures often have been considered “part of the job.” Health care workers primarily are exposed to these pathogens via contaminated needlestick and sharps injuries.

    • [PDF File]GUIDELINES Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

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      Current guidelines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are almost exclusively generated in the developed world, where HIV is far less prevalent than in the southern African region. 1 These guidelines largely reflect consensus opinion in regions where co-infection with hepatitis B

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    • [PDF File]Alberta Guidelines for Post-Exposure Management and ...

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      Alberta Guidelines for Post-Exposure Management and Prophylaxis: HIV, HBV, HCV and STIs 2 ... x Needle-Sharing (IDU) x Percut aneous needlest ick (hollow bore) x Occupat ional Mucous Membrane (splash ... Management and Prophylaxis: HIV, Alberta Guidelines for Post-Exposure Management and Prophylaxis

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    • [PDF File]Guidelines for Medical Management of Staff …

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      (1) Needle stick and sharps injuries: The area is allowed to bleed freely for 30 seconds. The area is washed with soap and water or scrub solution. Pressure is applied to stop the bleeding, and a bandage applied if necessary. The exposed employee’s supervisor or manager is notified, along with the CD or physician on call.

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    • [PDF File]toolkit Guidelines for the and Post-Exposure …

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      However, these guidelines differ in their scope (e.g. all BBVs versus HiV; all exposures versus occupational or sexual), their level of detail, and recommended actions, such as testing schedules and the use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). the development of these guidelines was prompted by the idea of having standardised guidelines on the

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    • [PDF File]Needlestick Injury Guidelines

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      • preventing needle stick injuries in the workplace • procedures to follow in the event of an injury • information on post-exposure management 2. PROCEDURES . 2.1. Self-Protection Measures 2.1.1. Pharmacies should have a policy for accepting post-consumer returns that all pharmacy staff members should be familiar with. The policy should ...

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    • [PDF File]Guidelines for the Management of Occupational …

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      Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV ... • Eliminating unnecessary needle use ... – postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) – testing of source patients/exposed persons • Injury prevention assessment.

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    • [PDF File]MANAGEMENT OF NEEDLESTICK INJURIES AND …

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      Must be used in conjunction with the NHSGGC guideline: Management of occupational and non-occupational exposures to bloodborne viruses MANAGEMENT OF NEEDLESTICK INJURIES AND EXPOSURES TO BLOOD AND HIGH-RISK BODY FLUIDS Poster for use in Accident and Emergency

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    • [PDF File]Guidelines for Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure and …

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      Guidelines for Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure and Post-Exposure ... Post-exposure prophylaxis refers to medications given to prevent infection after exposure. The ... in the case of a needle-stick from a discarded sharp or sexual assault by a perpetrator who is not in custody.

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    • [PDF File]Needle Stick Guidelines 1touch.org

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      NEEDLE STICK INJURY GUIDELINES This reference document will outline information on prevention of needle stick injuries in the workplace ... prophylaxis and if required post exposure counselling. An injury report should include the following information: Date, time and location of the exposure. ...

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    • [PDF File]American Nurses Association’s Needlestick …

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      Every percutaneous needle-stick and sharps injury carries a risk of infection from bloodborne pathogens. Yet, these ... (1998a), “Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Personnel,” Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology19, 6 ... (Post-exposure prophylaxis

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    • Bibliography: Country-Specific Needlestick Data

      Results: The response rate to the study was 89.76%. Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids in the preceding 12 months was reported by 32.75% of the respondents. The self-reported incidence was the highest among the nurses. Needle-stick injury was the most common mode of such exposures (92.21% of total exposures).

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    • [DOC File]MAPHN.org - HOME

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      This includes the practice of one needle, one syringe, only one time; meaning using a needle and syringe only once, only on one patient. In addition, hazards to healthcare workers must be minimized. By meeting the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and MDPH regulations, risk of needle stick injury is reduced.

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    • [DOC File]Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

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      The guidelines will address risk assessment and subsequent management of exposures to HIV and the use of post-exposure prophylaxis following exposures to HIV. 1.2 Background Healthcare workers (HCW) exposed to blood and body fluids have a low but measurable risk of acquiring blood-borne virus infection through their work.

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    • Bibliography: Country-Specific Needlestick Data

      Wittmann A, Hofmann F, Kralj N. Needle stick injuries -- risk from blood contact in dialysis. Journal of Renal Care 2007;33:70-3. ABSTRACT- This paper will examine the experience of Needle Stick Injuries (NSI) in Germany. There is evidence that these experiences have relevance for the whole of Europe.

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    • [DOC File]ADDENDUM:

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      1.1.1 Needle-stick injuries. 1.1.2 Injury with other sharp object, e.g. scalpel blade, lancet, suture needle, broken glass. 1.1.3 Splash of blood or body fluids onto mucous membrane of eyes, mouth or nose. 1.1.4 Exposure of non-intact skin to blood or body fluids. Potentially infectious fluids

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    • [DOC File]STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

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      Follow current post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines (You need to check your local guidelines. You may wish to attach a copy to your SOP.) A copy of the guidelines can be found in the dedicated area for needle exchange packs. Many A & E departments have a standard procedure for dealing with needle stick injuries. Some A & E departments do not ...

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    • [DOC File]www.porthosp.nhs.uk

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      HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. Guidelines from the UK Chief Medical Officers Expert Advisory Group on AIDS. February 2004Health and Safety Executive (Sharp instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013. Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013. …

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    • [DOCX File]Home | Research Integrity and Assurance

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      Needle Stick Incident Protocol for (PI name) Lab. Introduction. The . PI name laboratory will be working with (please list all materials used).. Human cancer cell lines may have the potential to grow and form tumor nodules in healthy human hosts . Accidental inoculation of human cancer cells have led to the growth of local tumors which had to be removed surgically1,2 .

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    • [DOCX File]Purpose - Smart Dental Compliance

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      Needle stick injuries occur when a needle or other sharp instrument, which has been used to inject or break the skin of one person, accidentally penetrates the skin of another person. Practices have a responsibility to ensure that there are local systems in place for reporting all needle stick injuries.

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    • Mass.Gov

      This includes the practice of one needle, one syringe, only one time; meaning using a needle and syringe only once, only on one patient. In addition, hazards to healthcare workers must be minimized. By meeting the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and MDPH regulations, risk of needle stick injury is reduced.

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