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It’s day 10 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is to review and understand all employer sharps safety protocols. Most organizations have systems in place to help prevent sharps injuries. Make sure to inquire about your employer’s sharps injury prevention program so you understand the policy. Many sharps injuries are preventable. ...
It’s day 9 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tips is a reminder to report any needlestick or sharps injury immediately . If you do suffer an injury, ANA recommends that you: Immediately wash the wound with soap and water, and flush mucous membranes. Promptly seek evaluation and treatment for the injury from the emergency department or your ...
It’s day 8 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Technological advances can make it safer to draw blood, vaccinate, or heal wounds. Use non-sharp equipment whenever possible. Non-sharp skin closure devices, including liquid adhesives, adhesive strips, staples, or zipper technologies Immunizations that allow for the use of nasal sprays or a ...
It’s day 7 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is pass sharps safely. Never pass sharps by hand. Instead pass them via a mechanical device or on a neutral zone, like a tray. Verbally announce whenever sharps are being passed. Have a story about a sharps injury? Share your stories with us here . Find this helpful? Use the social media links ...
It’s day 6 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is speak up to prevent sharps injuries. Many nurses and other health care workers are injured because they didn’t know a sharp or needle was in use. In fact, nearly 25 percent of all injuries happen to a team member not using the sharp or needle itself. Whenever you’re using a sharp or needle, let ...
It’s day 5 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is to wear protective eye coverage when possible. “ Splashes and splatters to the unprotected eye continue to be the highest risk exposure that there is in the nursing community,” says Amber Hogan Mitchell, DrPH, MPH, CPH, and the president and executive director of the International Safety ...
It’s day 4 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is to use needleless systems when available. Many injuries still occur when nurses access IV lines already in place with needles. Prevent these injuries by using needle-less systems. You should always use needle-less blood transfer devices instead of transferring blood from a syringe using a ...
It’s day 3 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is a reminder to never recap needles and dispose of them properly every time. OSHA expressly prohibits this practice because the incidence of injury is so great. Instead, immediately put the needle in a sharps container for disposal. Leaving needles or sharps out, even in plain view, can injure ...
It’s day 2 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is to activate safety features on SIP devices. It’s not enough to use safer sharps, you also have to activate the safety features. According to EPINet® data, of those who say they sustained an injury, only 30 percent said that they were using a safety-designed device. And of that ...
It’s day 1 of the Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is to choose safer sharps. According to data from EPINet®, which is a surveillance database used to measure occupational exposures to blood and body fluids, the number one sharp that causes injury to nurses is disposable hypodermic needles (49.4%). To lower your risk, advocate for your ...
It’s day 5 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. Today's tip is to be part of the solution. Join your organization’s workplace violence prevention task force or safety committee. If they don’t have one, talk to your manager and HR about forming one. These are items the task force can focus on immediately: Identify possible causes, risks, and ...
It’s day 4 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. Today's tip is to speak up and get help. Many nurses fear reporting violent incidents because they are afraid of losing their job or facing other repercussions. However, we must commit to reporting all violent acts immediately. If you experience violence or notice another nurse being victimized, get ...
It's day 3 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. Today's tip is to take a stand against violence. Take the ANA pledge to #EndNurseAbuse and or share it on twitter so others understand and learn about this important issue. Don't forget to mention us @healthynurseUSA and tag #healthynurse. Just like patient safety, nurse safety is vital to ensuring ...
It's day 2 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. Today's tip is to be prepared. There’s no way to guarantee that you will never be the target of violence. But there are actions you can take to better equip yourself should the need arise. Look into taking one or more of these steps today: Take the CDC’s free course on workplace violence ...
Violence against nurses is a disturbing and ongoing problem. According to our HealthyNurse® Survey, 35% of respondents have been verbally and/or physically threatened by a patient or patient’s family member. Thirty-one percent have experienced verbal or nonverbal aggression from a peer and 23% have experienced aggression from a person ...
Workplace violence against nurses is a disturbing and ongoing problem. One in four nurses has been assaulted at work and health care workers are more likely to be exposed to violence than prison guards or police officers. According to ANA’s 2013-2016 Health Risk Appraisal, 9 percent of nurses fear for their physical safety on the job. These stats are ...
Workplace violence against nurses is a disturbing and ongoing problem. One in four nurses has been assaulted at work and health care workers are more likely to be exposed to violence than prison guards or police officers. According to ANA’s 2013-2016 Health Risk Appraisal, 9 percent of nurses fear for their physical safety on the job. These stats are ...
Workplace violence against nurses is a disturbing and ongoing problem. One in four nurses has been assaulted at work and health care workers are more likely to be exposed to violence than prison guards or police officers. According to ANA’s 2013-2016 Health Risk Appraisal, 9 percent of nurses fear for their physical safety on the job. These stats are ...
Workplace violence against nurses is a disturbing and ongoing problem. One in four nurses has been assaulted at work and health care workers are more likely to be exposed to violence than prison guards or police officers. According to ANA’s 2013-2016 Health Risk Appraisal, 9 percent of nurses fear for their physical safety on the job. These stats are ...
Workplace violence against nurses is a disturbing and ongoing problem. One in four nurses has been assaulted at work and health care workers are more likely to be exposed to violence than prison guards or police officers. According to ANA’s 2013-2016 Health Risk Appraisal, 9 percent of nurses fear for their physical safety on the job. These stats are ...
It’s the last day of our Celebrate Civility challenge, so let’s finish strong. Counteract bullying by spreading kindness . Help a coworker feel appreciated today, or just boost morale with one of these ideas from Creating and Sustaining Civility : Greet others by name and smile. Say “thank you” often ; praise on the spot, and in the presence of ...
It's day 9 of the Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is to get support . Dealing with difficult coworkers, bullies, or workplace violence can be exhausting, challenging, costly, and just overwhelming. Understand that recovering from being bullied may be a long process and can lead to nursing burnout . It’s not something you should attempt ...
It's day 8 of the Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is to get your organization on board. Start conversations at work about ways your hospital or organization can help eradicate bullying. Consider talking to your supervisor about this as well. Want to do more? Here are a few more ideas: Form a Civility or Organizational Culture Team. Team ...
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