Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MNI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss procedures to follow after a needlestick or sharps injury.
Identify factors that can lead to a needlestick or sharps injury.
Identify factors that can prevent a needlestick or sharps injury.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Needlestick Injuries
Incidence and Concerning Conditions
Infectious Body Fluids
Sharps
Transmission
Practices that Cause Needlesticks
Who, What, and Where
Reducing Risk for Needlestick and Sharps Injuries
Implementing Safety Programs
Summary
Section 3: Management of Sharps and Needlestick Injuries
Steps for Injury Management
Initial Response
Reporting
History and Examination
Initial Testing
Evaluating Risk
PEP for HIV
HBV, HCV, and Non-Bloody Saliva
PEP for HBV
PEP for HCV
Summary
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Meet Venkat
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
Reviewer: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; Laboratory Personnel; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; Surgical Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.