Needle Safety: Recapped Needles Observed in Sharps Disposal Containers in Research Laboratories – Why?
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Prevent needle-stick injury and identify reasons for recapped needles in research labs. Measures implemented have initiated a culture of safe needle handling.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Risk Management, Preventive Care, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals
About this Content
Aims
Prevent needle-stick injury and identify reasons for recapped needles in research labs.
Background
Recapped needles were a common incident observed in research labs, increasing risk of needle-stick injuries.
Methods
Conducted risk assessments, sharps bin walkabouts, and updated inspection checklists.
Results
Reduced recapped needle incidents by 50% from 2018 to 2019; discarded legacy sharps bins.
Conclusion
Measures implemented have initiated a culture of safe needle handling.
Lessons Learnt
Regular inspections and collaborative efforts are key to improving safety standards.
Keywords
Value-Based Care, Safety Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Headquarter |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | June Lin |
Project Member(s) | Valerie Chong |
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June Lin - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C577_SHHQ_SHM_2021_Needle_Safety_Recapped_Needles_Observed_yh.pdf