Choosing wisely: Resources for selecting sharps safety devices
An essential part of a sharps safety program is selecting appropriate devices, such as safety needles. While no one device, feature, or mechanism of…
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List of Supporting Organizations for Moving the Sharps Safety Agenda Forward in the United States: Consensus Statement and Call to Action
Background: The International Healthcare Worker Safety Center (IHWSC) at the University of Virginia drafted and began circulating the consensus statement on sharps safety in…
To reduce sharps injuries, all of us must create a culture of safety in our workplaces
In the 12 years since passage of the federal Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA), much progress has been made to reduce the risk…
Essential elements of a comprehensive sharps injury-prevention program
The steps outlined below can help facilities significantly reduce sharps injuries.
Reducing sharps injuries in non-hospital settings
No matter how small the facility or agency, all employers are required to take measures that reduce employees’ exposure risks.
Practical strategies to prevent surgical sharps injuries
Many facilities still don’t follow sharps safety best practices and continue to underreport needlestick injuries.
Study: Family caregivers provide complex, chronic care
“Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care, ” from AARP and United Hospital Fund, found that almost half (46%) of family caregivers perform…
More hospital observation units could save $3.1 billion a year
“Making Greater Use Of Dedicated Hospital Observation Units For Many Short-Stay Patients Could Save $3.1 Billion A Year,” published in Health Affairs, states that…
A ROADMAP involves patients and families in the plan of care
This electronic tool keeps patients and families informed on key aspects of care.
From Your ANA President
HAVING WORKED in an emergency department for more than 20 years, I know what it’s like to have to think fast and move fast…
Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert on opioid use in hospitals
On Aug. 8, The Joint Commission released the Sentinel Event Alert, “Safe use of opioids in hospitals.” The Alert warns of opioid-induced respirator depression…
Choosing wisely: Resources for selecting sharps safety devices
An essential part of a sharps safety program is selecting appropriate devices, such as safety needles. While no one device, feature, or…
List of Supporting Organizations for Moving the Sharps Safety Agenda Forward in the United States: Consensus Statement and Call to Action
Background: The International Healthcare Worker Safety Center (IHWSC) at the University of Virginia drafted and began circulating the consensus statement on sharps…
To reduce sharps injuries, all of us must create a culture of safety in our workplaces
In the 12 years since passage of the federal Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA), much progress has been made to reduce…
Essential elements of a comprehensive sharps injury-prevention program
The steps outlined below can help facilities significantly reduce sharps injuries.
Reducing sharps injuries in non-hospital settings
No matter how small the facility or agency, all employers are required to take measures that reduce employees’ exposure risks.
Practical strategies to prevent surgical sharps injuries
Many facilities still don’t follow sharps safety best practices and continue to underreport needlestick injuries.
Study: Family caregivers provide complex, chronic care
“Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care, ” from AARP and United Hospital Fund, found that almost half (46%) of family…
More hospital observation units could save $3.1 billion a year
“Making Greater Use Of Dedicated Hospital Observation Units For Many Short-Stay Patients Could Save $3.1 Billion A Year,” published in Health Affairs,…
A ROADMAP involves patients and families in the plan of care
This electronic tool keeps patients and families informed on key aspects of care.
From Your ANA President
HAVING WORKED in an emergency department for more than 20 years, I know what it’s like to have to think fast and…
Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert on opioid use in hospitals
On Aug. 8, The Joint Commission released the Sentinel Event Alert, “Safe use of opioids in hospitals.” The Alert warns of opioid-induced…
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