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3 ways clinical nurses can mitigate device safety hazards

July 20, 2017

When you participate in the usability process, you provide vital safety information. Key Takeaways – As part of the science of human factors, usability engineering studies the interactions between…

Environment, health, & safety

July 11, 2011

With the growing reuse of single-use medical devices, ANA supports improvements in end-of-use product management and research on ethical and safety issues related to these devices.

FDA releases guidance on reprocessing reusable medical devices

March 19, 2015

On March 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance that includes recommendations medical device manufacturers should follow for the safe and effective use of reprocessed…

Infusion pump resource from FDA

June 11, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has devoted a section of its website to infusion pump safety. It includes a link for reporting an infusion pump problem. Read…

ISMP releases IV push meds guidelines

August 20, 2015

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has released new safe practice guidelines for adult IV push medications. Read more.

Practical strategies to prevent surgical sharps injuries

September 11, 2012

Many facilities still don’t follow sharps safety best practices and continue to underreport needlestick injuries.

Reducing sharps injuries in non-hospital settings

September 11, 2012

No matter how small the facility or agency, all employers are required to take measures that reduce employees’ exposure risks.

Stay informed to stay safe

March 11, 2010

To be there for your patients, you need to take care of yourself.

The drive to improve syringe safety and labeling

June 11, 2008

ANA’s “Safe Needles Save Lives” campaign strives to improve syringe safety and labeling.

To reduce sharps injuries, all of us must create a culture of safety in our workplaces

September 11, 2012

In the 12 years since passage of the federal Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA), much progress has been made to reduce the risk of healthcare worker exposure…

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