Dr. Michael Sinnott, an emergency physician and the co-founder of Qlicksmart, recently discussed the critical issue of sharps safety in healthcare. In a compelling podcast with Odelle Technology, Dr. Sinnott shared the journey of Qlicksmart, a company born from a pressing need identified by two Australian doctors: a safer method for removing used scalpel blades. …
Staff Safety is Patient Safety
When staff are safe, they are better able to provide safe care to their patients. Conversely, when staff are unsafe or stressed, they are more likely to make mistakes, which can lead to patient harm. There are a number of ways in which staff safety and patient safety are interconnected. For example: Staff safety can …
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The Hierarchy of Controls and Sharps Safety
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 …
What Does It Take To Be A Safety Champion?
Finding safety champions isn’t always easy. Sometimes they come from the most unlikely candidates. It could be you, or it could be the person sitting next to you, or it can be someone that you just see on the elevator on your way to your desk. Whoever it is, you’ll know it because of their …
World Health Organisation: 2021 is the International Year of Health Care Workers
To bring to light the dedication of healthcare workers worldwide throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation has designated 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers. Recognising the risks that healthcare workers face everyday is a start. Although hazards are present in every workplace and are a threat to everyone’s …
World Health Organization’s Number 1 Goal: Prevent Sharps Injuries
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risks and challenges that healthcare workers face every day. This includes injuries, infections, violence, and avoidable safety-related incidents. Due to the stressful environment that these workers struggle with, they are more prone to errors which can lead to patient harm. The World Health Organisation’s World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) …