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. 1999 Oct;27(5):453-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0196-6553(99)70014-3.

Compliance with Universal Precautions among emergency department personnel: implications for prevention programs

L E Kim  1 , B A Evanoff, R L Parks, D B Jeffe, S Mutha, C Haase, V J Fraser
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Compliance with Universal Precautions among emergency department personnel: implications for prevention programs

L E Kim et al. Am J Infect Control. 1999 Oct.

Abstract

Background: We developed a 50-item questionnaire to assess emergency department (ED) staff members' knowledge of bloodborne pathogen transmission, compliance with Universal Precautions, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Method: A questionnaire was administered to 103 ED staff members including physicians, nurses, and technicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis, a Level-I trauma center.

Results: ED personnel had inadequate knowledge of bloodborne pathogen infection risk, underreported exposures, and underused personal protection equipment during trauma cases.

Conclusion: Further educational interventions for ED personnel are needed to increase their compliance with Universal Precautions.

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