sudden patient move-
ment, user error or
other reasons. Then
design safety educa-
tion programs and
informational cam-
paigns based on iden-
tified problem areas
and injury trends.
4. Increase
awareness
Implement several
educational initiatives
to emphasize the importance of sharps safety. Include online safety
training courses and face-to-face campaigns, which could include
handing out posters and flyers, monthly sharps safety tips, work-
place safety fairs and door-to-door conversations with clinical lead-
We know sharps injuries
can be traumatic for the
injured party. We also know that
sharps injuries lead to unnecessary
healthcare costs. That's why workplace
safety is so important.
The Anzen™ Safety Scalpel helps keep your workplace
OSHA compliant with our innovative metal-handle safety
scalpel. Visit
www.anzenscalpel.com/osm for more info.
Be OSHA Compliant with Anzen
™
w
hy workplace
w that
ecessary
hy workplace
• IN THE ZONE Pass sharps through an agreed upon spot in the sterile field using a
hands-free passing technique.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
