What Are the Strategies for Hazard Prevention and Control?
Several strategies can be employed to prevent and control hazards in nursing: - Engineering Controls: Implementing equipment or processes that reduce exposure, such as using needleless systems. - Administrative Controls: Establishing policies and procedures that minimize risk, like rotating shifts to reduce fatigue. - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Using gloves, masks, gowns, and other protective gear to reduce exposure to hazards. - Work Practice Controls: Adopting safe practices such as proper hand hygiene and safe patient handling techniques.
