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Welcome to the ISIPS Newsletter |
February 5, 2010 |
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USA News
HIV Cost Crisis in Iowa
Robber threatens restaurant employees with HIV
infection
Fake doctor fleeced patients, prosecutors say
Global News
Over 20 people die of HIV/AIDS
Study Suggests High HIV Rate Among African Teens
Call for prison needle exchange put off by prorogation
Avian Flu
Of swine,
birds and men -- pandemic H1N1 flu
Israel - Bird flu confirmed
INDONESIA: BIRD FLU SPREADING IN EAST LAMPUNG
Bird flu detected in Pokhara
Swine Flu
Fresh swine flu outbreak hits Bac Kan
Poor nations still waiting for H1N1 vax
Doctors still recommend swine flu vaccine
Agony of doctor's receptionist paralysed by swine flu jab
Ky. girl barely survives bout with swine flu
Pandemic flu leads Keyano series
2 New Swine Flu Deaths
Czech health official contracts swine flu
Medical News
New Vaccine Effective in Preventing TB in
HIV-Positive Patients Phase III...
Crystals & better HIV/AIDS treatments -Scientists study the
structure of ...
West Nile
Danville crows number in the thousands 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.
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.
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In This Issue
Mutated Bird Flu Virus Raises Doubts About the
Effectiveness of Flu Vaccines
Experts say 40 percent of cancers could be prevented
Alert on dangers of hepatitis
Engineering a new way to study hepatitis C
FDA Warns Of Rare Liver Disorder Linked To HIV Drug
Videx
OSHA Violations
...recent citations issued
ISIPS Corporate Members
Please click on any ISIPS member below to view their sharps safety products!
Amgen
Immunization
Branch-California Dept. of Health Services
ANFIM - Association of Needle-free Injection Mfrs Canadian Intravenous Nurses Association (CINA)
Sarstedt
Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc.
Managing Infection Control Magazine Luminetx Corporation
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.
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."
“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.
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ISIPS Articles
Managing Infection Control articles written by Ron Stoker 2009 October 2009- Preventing Injuries from Glass Ampoule Shards-Advances in glass ampoule breakers 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 - 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 - Sharps Safety Matters! - Where to find Safety Products Part I 2008 December 2008 - 2008 International Sharps Injury Prevention Awards November 2008 - Sharps Injuries - just part of the job, right? 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 June 2008 - One Less Problem - Safe Practices When Administering IV Therapy May 2008 - Scalpel Safety - Protecting patients and clinicians April 2008 - Working in Harms Way - Understanding Sharps Safety Compliance April 2008 - PPE Practices - Use of Personal Protective Equipment in Satellite Locations March 2008 - Simply Safe- Providing safety for the needle that saves lives 2007 November 2007 - A Fortune to Share -Changing attitudes toward sharps safety. June 2007 - OSHA’s Most Cited Hospital Violations - Strategies for Creating a Safe Workplace 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 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
Additional Articles
Anatomy
of Needlestick Injury; Ron Stoker, Business Briefing: Global
Healthcare- Advanced Medical Technologies 2004- Infection Control and
Epidemiology
Specially designed syringes maximize flue vaccine supply - Syringes
reduce costs and and increase healthcare worker safety and patient comfort
Safety Wound
Closure Presentation
Not Just
painful, Deadly! Patients aren't the only ones scared of Needles By Ron
Stoker |
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Links
Immunization Branch, California Department of Health Services ANFIM - Association of Needle-free Injection Manufacturers International Association of EMTs and Paramedics AOHP - Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare CINA - Canadian Intravenous Nurses Association Center for Phlebotomy Education |
Compendium of Infection
Control Technologies
Digital Edition The Compendium of Infection Control
Technologies - Digital Edition is now available. It also includes:
The Compendium of Infection Control Technologies is only $89.95. It will save you literally hundreds of hours in searching for safety products. |
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