Conventional and sharp safety devices in 6 hospitals in British Columbia, Canada

Cost-Effectiveness of Needle and Catheter Over Needle With Active Protection Devices in the Hospital Setting

“…16 In a Canadian study, the authors identified that the workers' non-activation of the active protection device, in combination with the concomitant use of materials without safety devices, maintained the occurrence of needlestick accidents, despite the use of the safety device. 7 It is highlighted that the safety activation was not assessed in this research.…”

“…8 Another study refers that, when correctly activated, the active protection safety devices reduces the risk of accidents from 49% till 93%. 7 Efforts are required to protect individuals exposed to risks. RS n. 32, for example, is a Brazilian standard that aims to protect health professionals and is based on three axes: continuing training of the workers; programs that address the risks; and protection measures against occupational risks.…”

“…8 Italy has also had regulations for the same period, and Canada since 2008. [6][7] In Brazil, aiming to prevent, protect and promote the health workers' health, the Ministry of Labor and Employment issued Regulatory Standard (RS) 32, approved in Decree n. 485 on November 11 th 2005, which among other orientations instructed the health establishments to offer piercing and cutting material with safety devices, within an adaptation deadline of five months.…”

“…Different countries have discussed and regulated actions aimed at reducing those accidents. [6][7][8] The United States, for example, have specific laws to prevent needlestick accidents since 2000, when the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was issued. 8 Italy has also had regulations for the same period, and Canada since 2008.…”

“…6 One important expected outcome when piercing and cutting materials with safety devices are used is the reduced incidence of accidents for the health team that is active in direct patient care as well as for the professionals responsible for the final disposal of the residues. 7 On the other hand, the publication of RS n. 32 caused modifications in the production system of the industrial chain, which directly influenced the increase in the value of new products the health institutions purchase. 9 In view of the above, this research was guided by the following questions: "Are needles and catheters over needles with an active protection safety device more cost-effective than the previous devices without this technology?…”