Quality control for handling of accidental blood exposures

Wijk, P.T.L. van; Pelk-Jongen, M.; Wijkmans, C.J.; Voß, Andreas; Schneeberger, P.M.

doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2006.02.006

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“…9,10 The introduction of pointof-source tests (eg, HIV tests) may improve the quality of the system in this respect. 11 Similarly, efforts should be maintained to improve hepatitis B virus vaccination. The coverage is indeed high but still less than expected (95.5% in 2012) for a mandatory vaccination-in any case, in line with the result reported by Guthmann et al 12 in an ad hoc survey undertaken in order to measure vaccination coverage of HCP in France in 2009-but better than coverage among HCP in the United States (61.7% in 2007).…”

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Sharp Decrease of Reported Occupational Blood and Body Fluid Exposures in French Hospitals, 2003–2012: Results of the French National Network Survey, AES-RAISIN

Floret

Ali-Brandmeyer

L’Hériteau

et al. 2015

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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confidence: 99%

Sharp Decrease of Reported Occupational Blood and Body Fluid Exposures in French Hospitals, 2003–2012: Results of the French National Network Survey, AES-RAISIN

Floret

Ali-Brandmeyer

L’Hériteau

et al. 2015

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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“…12,13 The registration of reported accidents by the call center and the feedback provided to employers after evaluation of all reported accidents can help to improve the quality of accident handling. 14 In an earlier study, we have also shown that, through improvements in logistics by the coordinating center, a considerable reduction in turnaround time for the management of an incident can be achieved. 8 At the same time, the figures from the call center can be used to improve the national guidelines and tailor them to specific risks within specific branches, such as dental practices and penitentiaries.…”

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Registration of Blood Exposure Accidents in the Netherlands by a Nationally Operating Call Center

Schneeberger

Meiberg²,

Warmelts³

et al. 2012

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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Objective.Healthcare providers and other employees, especially those who do not work in a hospital, may not easily find help after the occurrence of a blood exposure accident. In 2006, a national call center was established in the Netherlands to fill this gap.Methods.All occupational blood exposure accidents reported to the 24-hours-per-day, 7-days-per-week call center from 2007, 2008, and 2009 were analyzed retrospectively for incidence rates, risk assessment, handling, and preventive measures taken.Results.A total of 2,927 accidents were reported. The highest incidence rates were reported for private clinics and hospitals (68.5 and 54.3 accidents per 1,000 person-years, respectively). Dental practices started reporting incidents frequently after the arrangement of a collective financial agreement with the call center. Employees of ambulance services, midwife practices, and private clinics reported mostly high-risk accidents, whereas penitentiaries frequently reported low-risk accidents. Employees in mental healthcare facilities, private clinics, and midwife practices reported accidents relatively late. The extent of hepatitis B vaccination in mental healthcare facilities, penitentiaries, occupational health services, and cleaning services was low (<70%).Conclusions.The national call center successfully organized the national registration and handling of blood exposure accidents. The risk of blood exposure accidents could be estimated on the basis of this information for several occupational branches. Targeted preventive measures for healthcare providers and other employees at risk can next be developed.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2012;33(10):1017-1023

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“…Inappropriate follow‐up has been described by others (Kiertiburanakul et al. 2006, van Wijk et al. 2006).…”

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The systems approach to error reduction: factors influencing inoculation injury reporting in the operating theatre

Cutter

Jordan

2012

J Nurs Manag

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Quality control for handling of accidental blood exposures

Cited by 9 publications

References 10 publications

Sharp Decrease of Reported Occupational Blood and Body Fluid Exposures in French Hospitals, 2003–2012: Results of the French National Network Survey, AES-RAISIN

Sharp Decrease of Reported Occupational Blood and Body Fluid Exposures in French Hospitals, 2003–2012: Results of the French National Network Survey, AES-RAISIN

Registration of Blood Exposure Accidents in the Netherlands by a Nationally Operating Call Center

The systems approach to error reduction: factors influencing inoculation injury reporting in the operating theatre

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