Healthcare workers pathogen exposure risks highlighted

Data provides standardized system for tracking the occupational exposures for healthcare staff


The International Safety Center, a global leader in occupational research and advocacy for safer workplaces, announced the release of EPINet 2015 U.S. hospital surveillance data, according to an article on the Infection Control Today website. 

The Exposure Prevention Information Network (EPINet) provides healthcare facilities with a standardized system for tracking the occupational exposures that put healthcare staff at risk. 

The center also announced the availability of a new Consensus Statement and Call to Action, which documents the role conventional healthcare worker uniforms play in the spread of pathogens and highlights the need to address the high rate of exposures and illness experienced by healthcare workers. 

The EPINet surveillance system includes employee incident reports on Needlestick and Sharp Object Injuries and on Blood and Body Fluid Exposures. 

Read the article.

 

 



August 4, 2017


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

Retrofitting Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging

With EV adoption growing, healthcare facilities may face some challenges when retrofitting their buildings for charging.


Healthcare Real Estate: Challenges and Industry Shifts for 2025

The hurdles include balancing expansion with financial constraints, the sustainability of office and retail conversions, and technological disruptions.


Geisinger to Build $32 Million Cancer Center in Pennsylvania

The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility will be home to the cancer center with space for future growth of services.


Sunflower Medical Group Experiences Data Breach

To date, Sunflower has no evidence that personal information has been misused.


Strategies to Eradicate Biofilm Containing C. Auris

Understanding the speed and risks of contamination after room disinfection should inform managers’ environmental cleaning recommendations.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.