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• routinely monitor surgical personnel for compliance with the sharps
safety plan.
• develop competencies for staff, with education and testing at least
annually.
Last but not least, keep sharps safety an active issue at your facility.
It's everyone's responsibility. As with any improvement measure, it
must be an ongoing process in which the goal is always equipping
your staff with safety to ensure quality patient care. OSM
Ms. Kirchner (bk irchner@asp-email.com) is the owner and CEO of Genesee
Associates in Southlake, Texas.
Alcon
ClearCut S Safety Knife
www.alconsurgical.com
(800) 862-5266
List price: not disclosed
FYI: A simple and
smoothly activated safety mechanism on Alcon's
ClearCut S ophthalmic knife exposes the blade from under a protective hood,
locks it in place for surgery and shields it again after use. The ergonomically
designed handle features a safety grip for easy actuation and stable control.
The single-use blade, available in a selection of types, ensures sharpness
with each use.
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