A Study to Evaluate the Impact of A Structure Teaching Program on Staff Nurses' Knowledge of Needle Stick Injury and Management

MAHENDRA KUMAWAT, PRIYESH M BHANWARA

Abstract


Nurses working in close proximity to patients or natural examples are at risk of unintentional exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens. Word-related exposure to harmful organisms as a result of needles and other sharps is a serious public health hazard. Such accidents pose a little but significant risk to medical professionals' careers, well-being, families, and patients. It has been estimated that over 1 million needle stick wounds are accounted for each year, with each needle poke potentially being seductive. Tertiary consideration organization is where patient load is frequently great and medical services workers have high responsibility and are all more frequently related with ways that might cause NSI. These foundations should have an office and a clear plan in place for genuine sharps removal, NSI reconnaissance, and post-openness prophylaxis to ensure the safety of their Nurses. The system to record and report all needle stick wounds with simple and rapid access to Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) against HIV has been arguably the most important pillar in the fight against disease and separation of HIV/AIDS patients across the world. Hepatitis B immunization and adherence to recommended post-openness procedures are two systems that can influence the outcome and impact of a needle stick injury.


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