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 Welcome to the ISIPS Newsletter
February 5, 2010 
USA News

USA Health News

HIV Cost Crisis in Iowa
"I've had HIV for 10 years," Lewis told a Mason City crowd on Monday night. But it's not his own story the former North Iowan is telling; it's the story of...

Robber threatens restaurant employees with HIV infection
A local man was arrested recently for his involvement in number of recent robberies in...

Fake doctor fleeced patients, prosecutors say
He allegedly injected some adult patients with Interferon, a drug normally used to treat Hepatitis C, for various skin problems.

 

Global News

Over 20 people die of HIV/AIDS
At least 22 people died of HIV/AIDS, out of 459 cases reported from January to December 31 last year, by the health authorities of Zaire...

Study Suggests High HIV Rate Among African Teens
In a study that highlights the growing crisis of birth-acquired HIV in teens and young adults, new research has found that nearly 50...

Call for prison needle exchange put off by prorogation
"Every day we delay in taking a better approach is a day where more prisoners are contracting HIV and hepatitis C." Prison employees and, eventually the...

Avian Flu

Of swine, birds and men -- pandemic H1N1 flu
... located in the nose and the throat, pandemic H1N1 can replicate efficiently in cells deeper in the lung, similar to the more pathogenic H5N1 'bird flu'.

Israel - Bird flu confirmed
An outbreak of bird flu was discovered Tuesday night at a henhouse in Kibbutz Ein Shemer. The disease was found in a henhouse containing about 43000 hens.

INDONESIA: BIRD FLU SPREADING IN EAST LAMPUNG
Bird flu (Avian Influenza) has broken out in three sub-districts of East Lampung and is spreading to other parts of the region,...

Bird flu detected in Pokhara
Tests conducted in a sophisticated lab in London have confirmed suspicion of prevalence of bird flu, the Avian Influenza H5N1 virus, in Pokhara....

Swine Flu

Fresh swine flu outbreak hits Bac Kan
A new spate of swine flu (A/H1N1) has broken out in the northern province of Bac Kan, health officials reported February 3.

Poor nations still waiting for H1N1 vax
"If we'd been confronted with H5N1 (the much more lethal avian flu), we'd be completely caught with our pants down," says Dr. David Fedson,...

Doctors still recommend swine flu vaccine
And while you may think the threat of the swine flu is over, it's not. That's why public health officials are hoping more people will get the H1N1 vaccine.

Agony of doctor's receptionist paralysed by swine flu jab
A receptionist at a GP's surgery has been left unable to walk properly after having the swine flu jab. Alison Dygnas, who as an NHS worker was advised to...

Ky. girl barely survives bout with swine flu
The H1N1 flu virus that hit Maddy so hard "wasn't even really on my radar," her mom said. She'd told her kids to keep their hands washed and had bought some...

Pandemic flu leads Keyano series
He also dropped a few somewhat worrying facts — like that the avian flu is perhaps the truly scary disease. While usually not able to infect humans,...

2 New Swine Flu Deaths
Two new swine flu deaths to report in Connecticut. The latest deaths attributed to the H1N1 virus occurred in Fairfield County and New...

Czech health official contracts swine flu
The Czech Republic official in charge of decisions on compulsory swine flu vaccinations says he himself has caught the virus.

Medical News

New Vaccine Effective in Preventing TB in HIV-Positive Patients Phase III...
TB is the most common cause of death associated with HIV/Aids in developing countries, and the results of the Tanzanian trials are a “significant milestone...

Crystals & better HIV/AIDS treatments -Scientists study the structure of ...
New HIV/AIDS Treatment? Research studying Integrase- the enzyme that puts viral genes in host DNA Studying an enzyme called Integrase may allow the medical...

West Nile

Danville crows number in the thousands
The number is building back up after the West Nile Virus disease, she said. Easterday and Marilyn Campbell, local bird authority and past executive director...


K-Shield™ Port Access Infusion Needle

Kawasumi brings you K-Shield, a totally integrated device for optimal non-coring Huber needle stick protection. K-Shield complies with all OSHA standards and has unmatched advantages.

It’s been carefully designed with user needs in mind. For example, it’s clinician friendly and easy to use, especially when activating the safety mechanism. The audible click can be heard clearly to acknowledge the needle is locked and enclosed during activation. Kawasumi’s K-Shield port access infusion sets are available in both straight tubing and needleless “Y” site offerings. And, pinch clamps are color coded according to needle gauge. 
Needlestick Injuries can be prevented with K-Shield
Of course, you’re concerned about patient comfort. Kawasumi has addressed this issue with a lubricated needle which reduces patient discomfort when port is accessed as well upon needle removal. Also, K-Shield has one of the lowest profiles in the industry, making dressings simple and efficient. This also improves patient comfort during long infusion times. The ridges on the bottom plate enable skin to breath, further improving patient comfort.

K-Shield protects hands from needlesticks

For more information click here.


Allen Needle Triever

Help protect your staff from sharps injuries with the Allen Needle Triever. This suture needle retrieval system has a large magnetic surface to easily pick up any ferrous needles and sharps as small as .15 mm (.006") diameter.

Our unique design allows this magnetic sweeper to reach under the surgical table and other hard-to-reach places. The lightweight aluminum is easy to use, clean and store. The long handle, more than 3 feet, means you don’t need to bend over to find lost sharps.

For more information click here

In This Issue

Mutated Bird Flu Virus Raises Doubts About the Effectiveness of Flu Vaccines
At least 125 people have died of this bird flu. So far, human infections can only result from direct contact with dead fowls and there is no scientific...

Experts say 40 percent of cancers could be prevented
causing infections include hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Epstein Barr, a herpes-type virus transmitted by saliva.

Alert on dangers of hepatitis
THE NSW Cancer Council is urging Fairfield residents to see their doctor to get tested for hepatitis B, a virus that can cause liver cancer.

Engineering a new way to study hepatitis C
But now, researchers from MIT and Rockefeller University have successfully grown hepatitis C viruses in otherwise healthy liver cells.

FDA Warns Of Rare Liver Disorder Linked To HIV Drug Videx
The products are used in combination with other medicines to treat HIV infection in children and adults. The FDA said during an 18-year period,...

OSHA Violations
...recent citations issued
The Pain Relief Centers, P.A.

Conover, NC

$250

Hep b Vaccination Made available at no cost to the employee
Signature Properties Of Sutherland, Llc

Sutherland, IA

$1,500

Exposure Control Plan not updated at least annually and to document new tasks, procedures 
Eagle River Dental Center

Eagle River, AK

$600

Did not determine bloodborne pathogen exposure potential for employees

No bloodborne pathogen exposure determination

Failure to provide BBP training at least annually for each employee

Failure to clean, launder, and dispose of personal protective equipment

ISIPS Corporate Members

Please click on any ISIPS member below to view their sharps safety products!

Amgen

Covidien

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Becton Dickinson

Inviro Medical Devices, Inc.

Greiner Bio-One GmbH

Immunization Branch-California Dept. of Health Services

Smiths Medical

Retractable Technologies Inc.

Terumo Medical Corporation

ANFIM - Association of Needle-free Injection Mfrs

Angiodynamics

Medi-Dose, Inc. - EPS, Inc.

International Association of EMTs and Paramedics

ITL Corporation

Bemis Manufacturing Company

Maximus Medical

Qlicksmart Pty Ltd

Milestone Scientific

Baxa Corporation

LifeChoice Donor Services

3M

Canadian Intravenous Nurses Association (CINA)

Sarstedt

Myco Medical

Health Care Logistics, Inc.

Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc.

Managing Infection Control Magazine

The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals

Kawasumi Laboratories America

Starr Systems, LLC

Owen Mumford

West Pharmaceutical Services

Luminetx Corporation

Sandel Medical Industries

Infusive Technologies, LLC

Jai Surgicals Ltd.

Onyx Medical

Allen Medical Systems

AngioTech

DC Surgical Solutions

Bard Access Systems

Access Scientific

Sanofi-AVentis

Navilyst

Purple Surgical International, Ltd.

Cory Bros Ltd.

Advanced Medical Innovations

Kinamed

Unilife

Sharpsfree

Peak Surgical

ICU Medical

Safety Lady LLC

Sharps Compliance, Inc.

Ethicon, Inc.

Advantage Medical Devices

Real Needlestick and
Blood Exposure Stories

We had one person who got stuck because a nurse left a shaving razor blade in the patient room without discarding it and the housekeeper stuck it back in our nurse server, the aide reached it not thinking that anything like that would be in there and got stuck. Because she was stuck we knew that this was a problem and were more cautious about sticking our hands somewhere. Another nurse got stuck by trying to open Lipid bottle with a pair of used dressing scissors and got stuck. If she hadn't reported it, we may not have known the patient was Hep C positive. Bad for the patient and the nurse who should have known better. Report, Report, Report. It is a pain in the butt, but you can save yourself heartache later.


Featured Safety Product


The VeinViewer by Luminetx™ uses a combination of near-infrared light and patented technologies to image vascular structures, thus allowing physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to clearly see accessible vasculature (or lack thereof) in real time, directly on the surface of the skin.

By imaging the vasculature, clinicians have the ability to visualize the location of the target area regardless of a patient's age, body type or skin tone. During prototype development, the device was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the most innovative medical inventions of 2004.

The VeinViewer incorporates DLP™ Technology from Texas Instruments.

But don't just take our word for it

" The VeinViewer technology has transformed our ability to deliver compassionate care. With VeinViewer, we have reduced not only the number of sticks, but also the levels of stress associated with multiple sticks for the practitioner, the patient and the patient's family."

Joel A. Saltzman, M.D.
Medical Director, Anesthesia
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

“When we as healthcare practitioners talk in altruistic terms of patient satisfaction and nursing confidence, the benefits of the VeinViewer are impossible to quantify. However, the overall economic benefit to hospitals and clinics with regard to decreased time, lower material costs and a substantial reduction in the number of needles needed for venous access is very real and quantifiable.”

David M. Pennington, RN, BSN, MBA

For more information click here


DriFloor™ Absorbent Pad 

The DriFloor™ Absorbent Pad is easy to use, and will absorb and contain up to 100% more fluids than similar products. You can use it on the Operating Room floor, under the scrub sink or wherever fluids collect.

Stop using blankets and towels for spillage clean-up, you will not only save on laundering costs, but remove the potential for cross-contamination.

The fluid-proof, non-slip backing keeps the floor dry underneath the pad, reduces time and improves the efficiency of cleanup, reduces turnover time and protects healthcare workers from slips and falls.

Absorbs approximately 3 liters of fluid and weighs about 8 lbs., fully saturated.

Available in two sizes of pre-cut pad or roll that can be cut to desired lengths.

For more information click here.

ISIPS Articles

Managing Infection Control articles written by Ron Stoker

2009

October 2009- Preventing Injuries from Glass Ampoule Shards-Advances in glass ampoule breakers

August 2009-What's New in Clinical Safety Education-New computer-based training can energize and captivate your staff

August 2009- Advances in Electrosurgery-Safety and economic benefits for patients, surgeons and hospitals

May 2009 - Advances in Needleless Connectors-Technologies assist in Prevention of Bloodstream Infections

April 2009 - Safety Enhancements for Blood Culture Processing-Protecting Staff From Harm

April 2009 - Neuropathy Testing - One of the Challenges of Diabetes

April 2009 - Where to Find Safety Products - Part Four

March 2009 - Accelerated Seldinger Technique - A faster, safer method for diagnostic and interventional procedures

March 2009 - Sharps Safety Matters - Where to find Safety Products - Part Three

February 2009 - Advances in Internal Bone Fixation - Sharps Safety for Orthopedic Surgeons

February 2009 - Sharps Safety Matters! - Where to find Safety Products Part 2

January 2009-  Advances in Blood Drawing Using Evacuated Tubes - Improving Patient and Clinician Safety

January 2009 - Sharps Safety Matters! - Where to find Safety Products Part I

2008

December 2008 - 2008 International Sharps Injury Prevention Awards

December 2008 - Zero Sharps Injuries - A Goal we can live with! Reducing Exposures in the Operating Room

November 2008 - Sharps Injuries - just part of the job, right?

October 2008 - Turning Point - New Safety Scalpel Handle System provides safety features and familiar feel

October 2008 - Eye Can See Clearly Now - the Positive use of face shields as PPE

September 2008 - Safety Scalpels - State of the Market Report

August 2008 Revolutionary Designs - New passive, self-sheathing safety syringe

August, 2008 - New Technology Replaces Multiple Syringes-Prevent contamination of IV lines and associated infections.

June 2008 - One Less Problem - Safe Practices When Administering IV Therapy

May 2008 - Scalpel Safety - Protecting patients and clinicians

May 2008 - Innovation in Vascular Access - Accidental needlestick injuries decreased via the utilization of the VeinViewer

April 2008 - Working in Harms Way - Understanding Sharps Safety Compliance

April 2008 - PPE Practices - Use of Personal Protective Equipment in Satellite Locations

March 2008  - Sharps Safety Matters - Where to find safety products? Part 2 of our annual sharps safety product review.

March 2008 - Simply Safe- Providing safety for the needle that saves lives

February 2008 - Sharps Safety Matters - Where to find safety products? Part 1 of our annual sharps safety product review.

2007

December 2007 - Spreading the Word for Safer Sharps- 2007 International Sharps Injury Prevention Awards

November 2007 GET THE POINT? Laparoscopic surgery-protecting healthcare workers from sharps injuries due to trocars

November 2007 - A Fortune to Share -Changing attitudes toward sharps safety.

October 2007-New sheriff in town-common and costly doctors' office blood-borne pathogen standard violations.

September 2007 Advances in Safety in Cardiology
Reducing the potential of bloodborne pathogen exposure for healthcare workers.

September 2007 Safety Doesn’t Just Happen
Staff safety—is there a culture of safety at your facility?

August 2007 - Innovative Syringe Management System -For home users—and some healthcare workers— there’s an exciting development in sharps safety

June 2007 - OSHA’s Most Cited Hospital Violations - Strategies for Creating a Safe Workplace

June 2007 - Safety in the Hospital Pharmacy-Prevent Staff Injury and Exposure to Toxic Materials with Safety Devices

May 2007 - OR Safety - Improvements in Sharps Safety in the Operating Room

May 2007- Safety Product Review - Use Safety Products to Improve Staff and Patient Safety.

April 2007- Needlestick Safety-Not just a U.S. problem.

Feb 2007 A Change Of Heart - Set Goals To Improve Your Teams Safety

Jan 2007 Stuck at Work - Use Safety Blood Draw Products To Avoid Needlestick Injuries

2006

December 2006 - Cutting the Cord  -  cutting, clamping, and obtaining blood samples from the umbilical cord

November 2006  - Don’t You Have Enough to Worry About Already? Single-Use vs. Reusable Sharps Disposal Containers

September 2006 -Evaluating Safety Products - Decision Making in the Selection of Safety Products

August 2006 -Safety Peripheral IV Catheters - State of the market report

June 2006 BESIDE THE POINT: Safety Huber Needles 2006 - State of the Market Report

May 2006 - Zero Needlesticks— A Goal We Can Live With! Current OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Citations

April 2006 - A Change of Heart - Set Goals to Change Your Team's Sharps Safety

February 2006 - How Can You Tell If Your OSHA inspection is going poorly?  Part II

January 2006 - How You Can Tell If Your OSHA Inspection Is Going Poorly? Preparing for an OSHA Inspection - Part I

January 2006 Sharps Injury Prevention Resource Guide 

Additional Articles

Anatomy of Needlestick Injury; Ron Stoker, Business Briefing: Global Healthcare- Advanced Medical Technologies 2004- Infection Control and Epidemiology
Needlestick Injury Prevention, Ron Stoker, Business Briefing: Global Healthcare 2003

Specially designed syringes maximize flue vaccine supply - Syringes reduce costs and and increase healthcare worker safety and patient comfort
Evaluation of The BD IntegraTM 3ml Syringe with Retracting BD PrecisionGlide™ Needle at Texas Children’s Hospital and Test-Med

Safety Wound Closure Presentation
Sharps Safety - Gaps and successes of safety device market conversion  By Amber Hogan
Technology and the engineering of safety devices has increased since the promulgation of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (BPS) (29 CFR 1910.1030) in 1991. As a result, OSHA revised its enforcement procedures in 1999 (CPL 02-02-069) to include guidance for its compliance safety and health officers to begin citing health care employers for failure to use safety devices where their use is feasible and effective.

Not Just painful, Deadly! Patients aren't the only ones scared of Needles  By Ron Stoker
Future Healthcare, Summer 2006 p 121-3

Links
Compendium of Infection Control Technologies

Digital Edition

The Compendium of Infection Control Technologies - Digital Edition is now available.
The digital edition comes on a CD that is readable from any computer and contains a PDF version of the Compendium with over 200 devices highlighted with a Device Evaluation Form designed for each.

 It also includes:

  • Over 50 articles written on sharps safety products that have been published in Managing Infection Control magazine.

  • All significant OSHA Interpretation Letters since the passage of the revised OSHA

  • Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

  • Enforcement Procedures for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

  • Most frequently asked questions about the Standard

  • NIOSH Needlestick Alert

  • CDC Workbook on Designing a Sharps Injury Prevention Program

  • Model Exposure Control Plan

  • Hepatitis Vaccination Declination Form

  • Most Comprehensive List of Safety Products

  • And More...

The Compendium of Infection Control Technologies is only $89.95.  It will save you literally hundreds of hours in searching for safety products.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE COMPENDIUM!
 


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