To a Healthier Future: Promoting a Culture of Safety
Reducing Injuries: HCW role Acknowledge risk of work Take proper precautions REPORT injuries/exposures Become familiar with latest OH standards Don’t accept preventable risks Become involved in advocating for change
Employer role Proactive approach to reducing injuries Utilize/share best practices Give priority to creating safe workplace
Employer role good data collection effective exposure control plan user friendly OH department solicit employee feedback educate and involve staff in device selection and evaluation
Reducing Needlesticks & Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Multi-pronged collaborative approach Observe precautions and current recommendations REPORT INJURIES
Reducing Needlesticks & Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure PEP, Hepatitis B vaccine Utilization of preventive technology Careful product selection/evaluation Education/involvement of HC workers
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