Comply with regs for needlestick prevention.
A new compliance directive clarifies enforcement of regulations to prevent needlestick injuries. Involve staff in the selection of safer devices. Have nurses complete evaluation forms for new devices. Encourage nurses to ask questions about products even after the initial inservice.
D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D004867:Equipment Design; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D016272:Occupational Health; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D000078329:Workforce