A multicenter cross-sectional survey on influencing factors for sharp injuries among workers in central sterile supply departments
10.3969/j.issn.1671-9638.2015.11.008
- VernacularTitle:医院消毒供应中心工人锐器伤影响因素多中心横断面调查
- Author:
Hong KANG
;
Xuying LI
;
Jia GAO
;
Siyuan TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
central sterile supply department;
worker;
occupational exposure;
occupational precaution;
sharp injury;
healthcare-associated infection
- From:
Chinese Journal of Infection Control
2015;(11):749-752
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the incidence and influencing factors for sharp injuries occurred in workers in central sterile supply departments (CSSDs).Methods In October-November 2012,a multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted,a total of 95 workers in CSSDs of 16 hospitals in Hunan Province were surveyed through questionnaires.Results A total of 89 workers (93.68%)in CSSDs sustained sharp injuries,46 (48.42%)of whom sustained 1 -5 times of sharp injuries,22(23.16%)sustained 6-10 times of sharp injuries,and 11 (11 .58%)sus-tained for at least 10 times of sharp injuries.81 workers (85.26%)sustained at least one time of sharp injuries one year before survey,52 (54.73%)of whom were injured by contaminated needles or other sharps.Logistic regression analysis revealed that higher educational background was protective factor for sharp injuries(OR 90%CI :0.05-0.87);while poor sleep quality(OR 90%CI :1 .03-17.94),frequent touching sharps(OR 90%CI :1 .11 -12.15),and irrational placing of objects by the other medical stuff (surgeons and nurses in operating rooms)(OR 90%CI :1 .23-16.98)were the risk factors for sharp injuries.Conclusion The incidence of sharp injuries among workers in CSSDs is high,which is related to personal factors and environmental factors.It is suggested to strengthen staff training to enhance their awareness of precaution.
