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T Grimmond1, T Rings, C Taylor
1The Daniels Corporation International Ltd, Dandenong, Australia 3175. terry@daniels.com.au
The Journal of Hospital Infection
|July 12, 2003
Summary
A new reusable sharps containment system significantly reduced sharps injuries (SI) in hospitals. This engineered control demonstrated a 32.6% decrease in total SI, highlighting its effectiveness in improving healthcare safety.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare safety engineering
- Occupational health and safety
Background:
- Sharps containers contribute to 11-13% of total sharps injuries (SI).
- Limited research has focused on sharps containers as a method for SI reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel reusable sharps containment system, Sharpsmart, in reducing sharps injuries.
Main Methods:
- A trial of the Sharpsmart system was conducted in eight hospitals across three countries.
- The study compared container-related SI (CRSI), non-CRSI, and total SI rates with historical data.
Main Results:
- The Sharpsmart system was associated with an 86.8% reduction in CRSI (P=0.012).
- A 25.7% reduction in non-CRSI (P=0.003) and a 32.6% reduction in total SI (P=0.002) were observed.
- The system proved to be an effective engineered control for SI reduction.
Conclusions:
- The Sharpsmart reusable sharps containment system is a highly effective engineered control.
- Implementation of this system can significantly decrease sharps injuries in healthcare settings.
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