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How to evaluate sharp safety-engineered devices.

Joanna L Ford¹, Pete Phillips

¹Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.

|October 1, 2008

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NHS trusts face pressure to adopt safer sharps devices to prevent needlestick injuries from bloodborne viruses. This article outlines key criteria for selecting and implementing these safety devices effectively in healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

Healthcare Safety
Occupational Health
Infection Prevention

Background:

Healthcare settings face rising concerns regarding occupational exposure to bloodborne viruses.
Needlestick injuries remain a significant risk for healthcare workers.
NHS trusts are pressured to implement safer sharps devices to mitigate these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To guide NHS trusts in selecting appropriate safer sharps devices.
To discuss the complexities of choosing from a wide range of safety-engineered devices.
To highlight that device selection alone is insufficient to eliminate needlestick injuries.

Main Methods:

Discussion of criteria for evaluating and selecting safer sharps devices.
Analysis of factors beyond device purchase for effective implementation.

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Review of evidence regarding the impact of safety devices on needlestick injury rates.

Main Results:

Purchasing safety devices is a complex decision due to market variety.
Evidence indicates that safety devices alone do not eradicate needlestick injuries.
A comprehensive approach considering various criteria is necessary for successful implementation.

Conclusions:

Healthcare organizations must carefully consider multiple criteria when introducing safer sharps devices.
Effective implementation requires more than just purchasing safety-engineered devices.
A strategic approach is crucial to enhance occupational safety and prevent needlestick injuries.