[MCOH-EH] question for the group regarding BBP improvement opportunities

[Viereck, Maryann]

Maryann Viereck RN,BS,CEN,COHN-S
Employee Health Coordinator
Cape Regional Medical Center
2 Stone Harbor Blvd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
phone 609-463-2512
fax 609-463-2910

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Thrasher, Terri
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: MCOH/EH (mcoh-eh at mylist.net)
Subject: [MCOH-EH] question for the group regarding BBP improvement opportunities

Can you please post this to the group :


1.        Do you mandate double gloving in the OR yes

2.       Do you use blunt needles for fascia suturing no

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

4.       Do you use hands free techniques for passing of sharps yes

5.       What safety devices are they utilizing in the OR (scalpels?, needles?).  safety shield scalpels and safety needles with a few waivers  ( for spinal and total knee surgeries)

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




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