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Abstract
The purpose of the study was to compare the number of needlestick injuries (NSI) anonymously reported by nursing staff at a Midwest community hospital with the NSI documented on accident reports during a 45 month period. The number of reported NSI at this hospital decreased from 103 in 1988 to 100 in 1989 to 63 reported in 1990. Since 1988, hepatitis B vaccine has been provided for all nursing personnel at this institution who are exposed to blood more than once per month. Staff members are encouraged to receive the vaccine and those choosing not to participate are requested to sign refusal forms. The problem area investigated was the actual number of NSI experienced by nursing personnel at the study hospital. Subproblems investigated included: (1) identification of the reasons why nursing staff do not formally report needlesticks, and (2) did administration of hepatitis B vaccine create a false sense of security?
Year of Submission
1991
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
First Advisor
William Ryan
Date Original
1991
Object Description
1 PDF file (35 pages)
Copyright
©1991 Nancy Kettman Schuler
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Schuler, Nancy Kettman, "A Comparison of Actual vs Reported Needlestick Injuries Among Nursing Staff in a Midwest Community Hospital" (1991). Graduate Research Papers. 4283.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/4283
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