69,000 new HIV cases reported in Russia Daijiworld.com Signalling that there has been no letdown in the rising spread of the virus, Gennady Onishchenko told a scientific conference in Moscow that around 720,000 people have been diagnosed with HIV in.
(OSHA) Sharps Safety – Standard Medical Version
Needlesticks and other sharps injuries to your office personnel can spread Hepatitis B and C as well as HIV. The Smart Training-ISIPS Sharps Safety module helps your practice improve sharps handling and infection prevention protocols.
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Swiss police arrest “healer” accused of infecting 16 with HIV
Swiss police have arrested a self-styled healer after he stopped attending a trial where he stands accused of infecting 16 people with HIV using acupuncture needles. Swiss police said on Friday that they stormed the home of the 54-year-old man, who had barricaded himself inside, was armed with a knife and had issued repeated threats. An unidentified woman with him was also arrested.
Contamination Of Drugs Found At Connecticut Hospital Prompts Nationwide Warning
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors and hospital managers about a nationwide recall of all drugs made by a New Jersey compounding pharmacy because they may be contaminated with mold. The recalled products from Med Prep Consulting Inc. include dozens of drugs packaged in infusion bags, plastic syringes and glass vials distributed to regional hospitals.
Discarded syringes in Santa Cruz County prompt questions about disease, a needle exchange and potential improvements
In the wake of hundreds of discarded syringes found on beaches, trails and waterways in Santa Cruz County in recent months, community leaders and community members want answers about where the needles are coming from and solutions for better disposal. More
Discarded syringes pollute many natural habitats – what is being done in your area to combat this?
January is National Blood Donor Month
According to Danielle McLean, site supervisor for the Red Cross Blood Donation center at the Plaza at Carolina Forest, January is an excellent time to make and act on a resolution to help others by becoming a blood donor. “This time of year our donations fall off during the holidays,” she said. “High school donors are on vacation and people simply get very busy over the holidays. January is [National Blood Donor Month], a time to bring awareness back around.”
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Health fears for ‘backyard botox’ patients
Western Australia’s Department of Health has advised all clients of registered nurse Tiffany Fraser, of Wembley Downs, to visit their doctor for blood tests to check for a potential blood-borne virus or bacterial infection.
The health department said it had launched an investigation into a possible infection control breach at Ms Fraser’s home, and she had been reported to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Chief health officer Tarun Weeramanthri said the potential risk of infection was small but real.
“While the risk of infection for individual patients is considered very low, it is important that any potential risk, no matter how unlikely, is ruled out,” Dr Weeramanthri said.
“Ms Fraser was conducting cosmetic procedures including the injection of Botox and fillers in an unregulated environment, without any documentation of infection control practices.
“Anyone who received treatment in Ms Fraser’s home involving the injection of hyaluronic acid (Juvederm) or botulinum toxin (Botox) should visit their GP as soon as possible to arrange a blood test.”
Dr Weeramanthri said the health department had written to all of Ms Fraser’s known clients to advise them of the threat, but also wanted to identify any other clients who may have visited her home for cosmetic treatments.
“The Department of Health is continuing its investigation into this possible infection control breach and advises people to exercise caution before undergoing cosmetic procedures in private homes, outside a clinical setting,” Dr Weeramanthri said.
This type of “backyard clinics” are being implicated more frequently in hepatitis and HIV infections. Has your facility had to clean up for one of these incidents?
Surgeon infected 5 patients at Cedars-Sinai, hospital reports
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center said Friday that a heart surgeon unwittingly infected five patients during valve replacement surgeries, due to tiny tears in his latex surgical glove, earlier this year. The infections caused four of the patients to need a second operation, officials said. The infections occurred after the tears in the latex surgical gloves routinely worn by the doctor allowed bacteria from a skin inflammation on his hand to pass into the patients’ hearts, according to the hospital. The patients survived the second operations and are still recovering, hospital officials said.
With healthcare acquired infections being very common in the US, many hospitals have started more programs to reduce these infections.
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New Device Means Fewer Needle Sticks At Local Children’s Hospital
You might cringe at the idea of having your blood drawn or being hooked up to an IV line. Many have had the fear of needles since they were kids, but one revolutionary device being used at McLane Children’s Hospital Scott & White in Temple could be preventing that fear ten fold.
Since September, the hospital has been using a device called Vein Viewer. With infrared light, the Vein Viewer projects vein real-time on the skin.
Have you had an opportunity of using this product? What were your thoughts on it? Do you think this product will help reduce the number of accidental needlesticks? Please leave your comments below.