Preventing Needlestick Injuries
In 1978, a technician at University of Wisconsin Hospital contracted hepatitis B from a needlestick injury. The incident sparked groundbreaking
Subject: Needlestick injuries -- Prevention
Transcript: recent changes and will specifically address needle-stick injuries, safer needle devices, and how you can help prevent needle-stick injuries. In 1978, a
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
In 1978, a technician at University of Wisconsin Hospital contracted hepatitis B from a needlestick injury. The incident identified recapping
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
All medical facilities should follow CDC standard precautions and OSHA universal precautions. Avoid use of sharps if a safer alternative is available; get a hepatitis-B vaccination; and get training in blood borne pathogens.
Credits: Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Credits: Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Protecting Joints Against Injuries
-athletes prevent injuries.
Administering Medications
Assisting with or directly administering medication is an important role of the personal caregiver and carries significant responsibility. In fulfilling this role effectively and safely, the caregiver becomes a vital member of the health care team. ...
Subject: Needlestick injuries -- Prevention
Transcript: PHYSIOLOGICAL STATE OF THE BODY. MEDICATIONS ARE DRUGS THAT ARE USED TO PREVENT, CONTROL, OR TREAT MEDICAL CONDITIONS. SOME MEDICATIONS, SUCH AS ANTI
Administering Medications: Injections
port (parenteral medication administration). Included in this program is discussion of the mandatory use of safer needle devices to prevent needlestick
Subject: Needlestick injuries -- Prevention
Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
Frequent re-positioning is a vital step in preventing pressure ulcers, but this is not always easy, especially for overweight individuals or those
Sports Injuries: Classification and Management
This program offers comprehensive guidance in classifying and responding to athletic injuries. Viewers learn how to apply the RICER technique in
Subject: Sports injuries
Transcript: . Narrator: For skin injuries the main treatment aim is to prevent infection and minimize blood loss. To that end it is important to clean and sterilize