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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