body-fluid exposure control plan and to review and update it annually.
You're also required to assess sharps safety devices at least annually.
We're always on the hunt for new options, and formally review state-
of-the-art technology twice a year to ensure we're not missing devices
that would make sharps injuries less likely.
If there's a new sharps safety device worth checking out, trial it to
make sure it's easy to use. Watch the company's product informational
video, and compare its actions to their existing product or the device
you're thinking of replacing. Truly consider how the purported bene-
fits would stack up in practice. Will the device improve specific prac-
tices in your facility? Would it help in areas where you've noticed
recent safety deficiencies?
Ask for feedback from members of the frontline staff who will use
S H A R P S S A F E T Y
Safety is worth repeating.
OP-marks™ soffzone™ reusable trays offer a breakthrough in true
sustainable safety—reusable, three-dimensional silicone trays that
clearly define the Joint Commission's recommended "neutral zone".
Designed to securely hold and protect sharp instruments, these
low-profile trays help reduce biowaste and increase OR safety—all
in one cost-effective solution.
Neutral Zone Tray Mini Neutral Zone Tray Neutral Zone Syringe Holder
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