| Subject: | JCAHO Standards on Security of Syringes and Needles |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Fri, 24 Mar 2006 - 10:00 am |
| The StayAlert Administrator has received a question about whether hypodermic needles and syringes need to be stored under lock and key.
JCAHO Standard EC.1.10, EP.4 states that organizations must conduct a comprehensive proactive risk assessment that evaluates potential adverse impacts of equipment, supplies and other factors on the safety and health of patients, staff, and others. Organizations shall use any risks identified to determine policies and procedures that minimize the potential... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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