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

[Seufert, Diana]

Diana Seufert RN, MSN, NP
Boston Medical Center
Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Doctor's Office Building (DOB) 7th floor, Suite 703
720 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA  02218
p  617-638-8400    f  617-638-8406

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 - 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

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