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VERSION CONTROLVersion Date Author Section5 Feb 2010 LP 9.06 November2011LPVariousPrinciple AmendmentChangesMonitoring section amended to ensurecompliance with NHSLA Level 2 standardsfor Acute Trusts.Amendments and clarification of processCONSULTATION PROCESSVersion Date Author Level of Consultation5 Feb 2010 LP Minor amendments to ensure compliance with NHSLA Level 3standards, so consultation limited to Risk Department &Occupational Health prior to approval.6 November2011LPMajor amendments and clarification of processRBCHOCCHEALTH\DATA\WS\POLICIES\NEEDLESTICKPOLICY\SHARPS POLICY\VERSION6 LP2011Page 2 of 33
CONTENTS:SectionsPage Nos1.0 Flow chart - emergency management of Needlesticks Injuries 42.0 Policy Statement 53.0 Definitions 64.0 Roles and Responsibilities 65.0 Risk Assessment and Risk Control 86.0 Safe Sharps Practice 87.0 Management of Needlestick Incident and Accidents 98.0 Training and Promotion of Safe Sharps Practice 159.0 Monitoring 1610.0 Review 1711.0 References 17Appendix AOccupational Health/Accident and Emergency Incident RecordForm for Needlestick Injuries18Appendix B HIV Testing -Pre Test Discussion 20Appendix C Statement of Consent 21Appendix D Management of High Risk Exposure Flow Chart 22Appendix E Example of Information Leaflet 23Appendix F Advice & Support for Staff Following a Needlestick 24Appendix GTerms of Reference for the Sharps Injury Prevention andManagement Group25Appendix H Sharps Injury Prevention & Management Group 29EIA 32RBCHOCCHEALTH\DATA\WS\POLICIES\NEEDLESTICKPOLICY\SHARPS POLICY\VERSION6LP2011Page 3 of 33
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Page 5 and 6: 2.0 POLICY STATEMENTRoyal Bournemou
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Page 9 and 10: • All sharps boxes must be sited
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Page 13 and 14: 7.3.3 Exposed person vaccinated but
Page 15 and 16: Unconscious patients, or those with
Page 17 and 18: CRITERIA HOW WHERE WHEN LEADReview
Page 19 and 20: Appendix ANeedlestick/Sharps Incide
Page 21 and 22: HIV TESTING: PRE TEST DISCUSSION?Af
Page 23 and 24: Appendix DMANAGEMENT OF HIGH RISK E
Page 25 and 26: Appendix F7.0 ADVICE AND SUPPORT FO
Page 27 and 28: 6. Minutes of Meetings6.1 The Secre
Page 29 and 30: 10. AuthorityThe Committee is autho
Page 31 and 32: Regular Reports Provided to Health
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