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  • Nursing Practice
  • Patient Safety

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  • Sharps injuries pose a significant occupational risk to registered nurses (RNs), increasing exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  • These injuries incur substantial direct and indirect costs, estimated at approximately US$700 per incident.
  • Despite safety measures, percutaneous injuries remain a concern in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary root causes of sharps injuries among registered nurses (RNs) at a large urban hospital system.
  • To inform the development of targeted interventions to reduce sharps injuries.
  • To enhance safety practices for nurses, especially those early in their careers.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective evaluation of sharps injuries reported by RNs.
  • Root cause analysis using a fishbone diagram to categorize contributing factors.
  • Statistical analysis, including Fisher's exact tests, to identify associations between injury causes and nurse/procedure variables.

Main Results:

  • A total of 47 sharps injuries were reported between January and June 2020.
  • Nurses aged 19-25 years and those with 1-2 years of job tenure were most affected.
  • Technique and patient behavior were identified as primary root causes, with significant associations found with tenure, gender, and procedure type (p < .05).

Conclusions:

  • Technique and patient behavior are key drivers of sharps injuries in RNs, particularly during procedures like blood draws and IV starts.
  • Findings highlight the need for enhanced training on safety devices and techniques for nurses, especially new staff.
  • Addressing identified root causes can lead to a reduction in sharps injuries and associated risks in hospital settings.