Within any medical field, there are risks to the patient but also to the caregivers. When managing a health care building, surgical center, or other such location, it is essential to look for effective ways to improve overall safety for all involved. Sharps safety is at the heart of this. It is one of the most common problems facilities face, and it can be one of the most difficult risks to manage. However, the process starts with an evaluation.
What Is Happening at Your Location?
When it comes to sharps safety, a good place to start with improving risks is to look at what is happening and why. For example, in a busy OR, the last thing most people need to think about is a needle stick from a patient in a critical situation, yet many times there is so much risk to the patient, that is the furthest thing they can think about and plan for. At the same time, even in these intense situations, it is critical for medical care providers to look for ways to reduce these risks.
Avoiding the Problem
You cannot slow down a busy OR so there is more focus on safety. However, it is possible to implement better tools that can help to minimize risks. This is where an opportunity becomes available. There are a number of tools, such as barriers and needle traps that can help to significantly reduce the risk of accidents occurring even when there is no time to think about safety. Implementing these types of solutions makes sense and improves operations.
Sharps safety is an ongoing concern in nearly all locations, but the right tools can help to cut down on those risks without limiting the functionality of the procedure. They do not have to limit your employees’ ability to do their job, but they can work to improve outcomes.
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