Investigation and analysis of the cognitive level of occupational protection of staff in sterilization and supply center
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2012.17.053
- VernacularTitle:消毒供应中心工作人员职业防护认识水平的调查分析
- Author:
Hua TAO
;
Yanling GUI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sterilization and supply center;
Occupational protection;
Level of awareness
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2012;28(17):5-7
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate and understand the cognitive level of occupational protection of staff in sterilization and supply center. Methods180 staff in sterilization and supply center were taken for a retrospective questionnaire investigation.The survey included:general information of the object,cognition about occupational protection,wearing of protective equipment,influence of occupational hazards,sharp instrument injury and the handling of injury cases. ResultsThe cognitive level of occupational protection in the sterilization and supply center was low.Some of the staff did not fully implement the wearing of protective equipment rules in the decontamination areas.In the occupational hazards,sharp instrument injuries accounted the highest incidence.The situation of taking blood tests after injury,injection of high titer globulin,report to the higher-ups and follow-up investigation were rare,and even some staff gave no handling of the wound. ConclusionsThe cognitive level of occupational protection in the sterilization and supply center is low.It not only needs professional training to improve cognitive level of occupational protection but also effective protective measures.The management department should establish a complete protection regulations of occupational safety and strict supervision in order to prevent the occurrence of occupational exposure,ensure staff safety,and at the same time,health records should be established in order to understand health status of staff.
