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Sharps handling and disposal: a study

D Gould

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |June 5, 1994
    PubMed
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    Healthcare sharps injuries pose risks, but accident causes are unclear. This study found nurses use sharps frequently, with some unnecessary unsafe disposal practices observed despite overall encouraging results regarding sharps safety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare safety
    • Nursing practices
    • Occupational hazards

    Background:

    • Sharps injuries are a significant occupational hazard for nurses.
    • Understanding the specific circumstances and contributing factors to sharps accidents is crucial for prevention.
    • Existing data on the frequency of sharps use and disposal procedures among nurses is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the frequency of sharps use by nurses.
    • To identify common sharps disposal procedures and associated unsafe practices.
    • To investigate potential factors, such as workload and resource availability, linked to sharps accidents.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study of nurses' sharps handling and disposal practices.
    • Data collection on sharps usage frequency and procedural adherence.

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  • Analysis of factors potentially contributing to accidents, including workload and resource assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses utilize sharps in various procedures, with disposal practices varying.
    • Several unnecessary unsafe sharps handling and disposal practices were identified.
    • Overall findings were encouraging, suggesting a baseline level of safety awareness.

    Conclusions:

    • While some sharps safety measures are in place, specific unnecessary unsafe practices persist.
    • Addressing factors like workload and resource allocation may further reduce sharps injury risks.
    • Targeted interventions focusing on identified unsafe practices are needed to enhance nurse safety.