AOHC Encore 2022-233: OMG! It's a Needle Stick!

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In this video, Maria Lonzi and Arlinda Singh-Draha discuss their experiences in reducing needle stick injuries and decreasing the amount of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) dispensed in their respective healthcare facilities. They emphasize the risks of bloodborne pathogen exposure in healthcare settings and the importance of implementing a bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan. High-risk areas such as nurses and the operating room are highlighted. The presenters mention the economic and emotional burden of needle sticks on healthcare personnel, as well as the bloodborne pathogen standard issued by OSHA in 1991.<br /><br />Maria shares the outcomes of her process improvement efforts, which include the implementation of standardized orders for source blood and HIV PEP and a reduction in lab result turnaround time. They also mention the availability of hepatitis B vaccination and the decline in needle stick injuries.<br /><br />Overall, Maria and Arlinda provide valuable insights and recommendations for reducing bloodborne pathogen exposures and improving workplace safety. They stress the importance of collaboration between departments, education, and upper-level management support.<br /><br />The video features Maria Morgan and Erlinda Ulamparo discussing their work in reducing needle stick injuries in healthcare settings. Maria explains her journey in making changes at a VA hospital, involving standardized order sets for tests and HIV PEP, and collaborating with various departments. She shares data showing a decrease in needle stick injuries and HIV PEP use. Erlinda discusses her work at a different VA facility and emphasizes the need for management support and clear goals. She shares strategies and data showing a significant reduction in needle stick exposures.<br /><br />The video concludes with a question and answer session.

Keywords

needle stick injuries

HIV post-exposure prophylaxis

bloodborne pathogen exposure

healthcare settings

bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan

high-risk areas

nurses

operating room

process improvement

collaboration

workplace safety