SIPCEP

Question 1

who is responsible for sharps

Answer 1

YOU

Question 2

what is regulation for sharps

Answer 2

health and safety (sharp instruments in healthcare) 2013
- employers and contractors in healthcare
-safe use and disposal of sharps
-avoid unnecessary use and safer sharps
-info and training to workers and investigation in response to injuries

Question 3

rules for sharps containers

Answer 3

• temp closure mechanisms when not in use
• lid firmly closed in place
• do not fill above line
  -blue - medicine in sharp
• orange - empty sharp

Question 4

ARC in sharps injury

Answer 4

• are you injured
  -remove gloves
  -check area carefully

Question 5

chain of infection

Answer 5

• infectious agent
• reservoir
• portal of exit
• mode of transmisson
• portal of entry
• suceptible host