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Published on: May 2, 2018
Reducing the underreporting of percutaneous exposure incidents: A single-center experience
Carlos Fritzsche1, Markus Heine1, Micha Loebermann1
1Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany.
Abstract:
Although risk reduction strategies have been implemented throughout the world, underreporting of percutaneous exposure incidents (PEIs) is common among exposed health care workers. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence rate of reported PEIs before and after implementation of an intensified reporting management policy. The introduction of an intensified reporting system led to significantly increased reporting after a PEI has occurred. However, continuous education needs to be provided to improve awareness.
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