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  1. Form a sharps injury prevention team
  2. Identify priorities
  3. Identify and screen safer medical devices
  4. Evaluate safer medical device(s)
  5. Implement and monitor the use of the new safer medical device

Safer Medical Device Implementation in Health Care Facilities

Step 5: Implement and Monitor the New Device

After a successful device evaluation or pilot test, health care facilities will purchase and use (i.e., implement) the selected safer medical device. NIOSH recommends that the new device be monitored after implementation. This might include determining the need for additional training, soliciting informal feedback on health care worker experience with the device, or identifying possible adverse effects of the device on patient care.

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Hospital Results

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Nursing Home Results

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Home Health Agencies Results

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Dental Facilities Results
Page last reviewed: June 8, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health