Hi
What risk is a sterile needle....We have probably got so used to
thinking of needles as a major hazard when really it is the hazard they
are transporting that is the risk.
Sara
Sara Werry
Occupational Health Adviser
Occupational Health Service
University of East Anglia
Norwich, NR4 7TJ
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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Dunn
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Sent: 20 October 2004 14:09
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Subject: Re: Re-sheathing needles
Glenn,
Having been a District Nurse I sympathise with what they do. I know
from experience that although not desirable there is no option to do
otherwise in these cases. The needles are still 'sterile' and would
definitely not be contaminated with BBV's.
Ideally the nurses should remove the needle and replace it with a fresh
one.... however, this is not possible with the insulin syringes that
have an integral needle. It is all down to risk assessment, and I would
have thought that overall the risk is very, very low.
Regards, Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Raybone" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 1:40 PM
Subject: Re-sheathing needles
> Hello all,
>
> I've recently come across a practice whereby District Nurses draw up a
> weeks supply of insulin in separate syringes for patients at home.
> Whilst this is normal practice and supported by a policy my concern is
> that it actually states that needles are re-sheathed before being
> placed in a fridge. Re-sheathing is normally frowned upon, and this
> has only come to my attention as a member of staff has sustained a
> needle-stick injury through this practice.
>
> What do others think? Does this happen in other areas?
>
> Regards,
>
> Glenn Raybone
>
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