Connolly Memorial HospitalConnolly Memorial HospitalBlanchardstownBlanchardstown

Dublin 15 Dublin 15

Introduction of a Needle Safe System

Margaret Kelleher

Occupational Health CNM 2

22nd April 2006

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Background

Meeting Key Persons

Proposal

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Infection Control Specialist

Director of Nursing

Nurse Practice Coordinator

Finance Manager €

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Key Stake Holders Occupational Health Nurses

Hepatitis B Nurse Coordinator

Senior Phlebotomist

CNM’s (Pilot Areas)

Stores Manager

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The Proposal: Issued to Key Persons Pre Trial evaluation Devices Training requisite Post Trial evaluation Date for return Signature of agreement

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Selection of Pilot Areas:

Device UsageSample SizeCNM Commitment

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Duration of Trial: 5 weeks

a) 2 weeks dual purpose first device i.e. covering both phlebotomy and S/c

b) 1 week interval

c) 2 weeks single purpose second & third devices

i.e. separate devices for phlebotomy and S/c

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During the trial period:

3 way coordination

Supplier

OHD

Pilot areas

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Post Trial

1. Post Trial evaluation

2. Meeting of Key Persons Presentation of results of Trial Discussion Agreement

3. Further proposal submitted to Hospital Chief Executives

4. Approval

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Action after Hospital Board Approval

Persons to inform:Supplier of the approved device Stores ManagerKey Persons

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Further Action: Set up Training Agreement with supplier Consult Nurse Practice Development coordinator

Training coordinators for each section Confirm numbers Nurses/Doctors for training

rosters given to Supplier

Records of training Post introduction evaluation

2 Weeks Day & Night StaffWeekly visits by Rep.Induction of Doctors & NursesHelpline

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Training Agreement

SummaryProposalKey PersonsPilot AreasTrialPre and Post Evaluation TrainingPost introduction evaluation

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