Can you please post this to the group :

 

1.        Do you mandate double gloving in the OR – not mandated, employee preference

2.       Do you use blunt needles for fascia suturing – encouraged and available

3.       Do you use a safe zone in the OR for sharp items – yes, safe zone pad

4.       Do you use hands free techniques for passing of sharps – safe zone pad

5.       What safety devices are they utilizing in the OR (scalpels?, needles?) – most are safety – there are special circumstances where safety can’t be used – certain scalpels needed in small spaces where safety would get in the way, for example; suture needle sticks most frequent incident

6.       Please elaborate on any answers!   I have momentum with one of our physician leaders to look at these exposures for an improvement opportunity.

 

Terri L. Thrasher RN MSN

Sr. Director HR Professional Services

Employee Health, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Workers Compensation, Injury Management, Non CCHMC Badging, Childcare Center

3333 Burnet Ave

Cincinnati Ohio 45229  MLC 9006

513-636-6240