Addressing the Hierarchy of Controls Using Sharps Safety The Hierarchy of Controls is a very effective method for managing hazards in the workplace and should be followed to prevent sharps injuries to healthcare workers. According to Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), it is a well-recognised approach used to address sharps hazards in …
Are Safety Scalpels Actually Safe?
Injuries from needles and scalpels are one of the biggest concerns among health care workers with upwards of 18,000 healthcare workers in Australia experiencing needle-stick and scalpel injuries each year (1). Hazards from sharps injuries include transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV, as well as 20 other pathogens (1). This is not to …
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10 Christmas Gifts for the Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic: Nurses
With the whiff of uncertainty and the plight of the epidemic hovering over this year, it is no surprise that the healthcare workers have had to learn to adapt and grow during these challenging times with utmost vigilance and unwavering strength. This Christmas let us acknowledge the grace and generosity of our valued nurses by …