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Evaluation and implementation of a needleless intravenous system: making needlesticks a needless problem

R Skolnick1, J LaRocca, D Barba

  • 1Department of Nursing, Olive View Medical Center, Sylmar, CA.

American Journal of Infection Control
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
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A new needleless intravenous system significantly reduced needlestick injuries by 72% and cut costs. Staff reported high satisfaction with this safer IV administration method.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Safety
  • Medical Device Technology
  • Infection Control

Background:

  • Needlestick injuries pose a significant risk to healthcare professionals.
  • Intravenous (IV) procedures are a common source of needlestick injuries.
  • Existing IV systems present opportunities for improved safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a needleless intravenous (IV) system in reducing needlestick injuries.
  • To assess the impact of the new system on healthcare costs.
  • To gauge healthcare staff satisfaction with the needleless IV system.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a needleless IV system featuring blunt plastic cannulas and specialized injection sites.
  • Monitoring of IV-related needlestick injuries over an 8-month period.

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  • Analysis of cost savings associated with revised IV piggyback procedures.
  • Administration of a staff survey to assess system usability and satisfaction.

    • Main Results:

    • A 72% decrease in IV-related needlestick injuries was observed within the first 8 months of implementation.
    • Cost reductions of $1.85 per typical IV piggyback administration were achieved through procedural revisions.
    • The staff survey indicated a high level of satisfaction with the new needleless IV system.

    Conclusions:

    • The needleless IV system is highly effective in reducing needlestick injuries in a clinical setting.
    • The implementation of this system leads to significant cost savings.
    • Healthcare staff find the needleless IV system satisfactory and beneficial for patient safety.