Report Outline – Meagan Rosenberg

Outline of Formal Report for Decreasing Needlestick Injuries at Arden Park Dental

 

1. INTRODUCTION

A. Description of the needlestick Injury problem at Arden Park Dental

B. Brief background on health issues

C. Purpose of this report

D. Brief description of data sources

Methods of Data Collection

1. 1. Surveys to current employees
   2. Interviews with Health & Safety Officers
   3. Interviews with employees who have incurred a needlestick injury

E. Scope of the inquiry

2. DATA SECTION

A. Sources of Needlestick Injuries

1. 1. needles used for local anaesthetic
   2. scalers
   3. scalpels
   4. needles used for stitches

B. Health effects after needlestick injury occurs

1. 1. HIV (human inefficiency virus)
   2. HBV (hepatitis B)
   3. HCV (hepatitis V)

C. What practices does Arden Park Dental currently have in place for prevention of needlestick injuries?

1. 1. policies and guidelines
   2. proper sharp disposals
   3. personal protective equipment available
   4. training

3. CONCLUSION

A. Summary of findings

B. Restate problem

C. Recommendations

D. References

E. Appendix 1- survey questionnaire for employees

F. Appendix 2 -interview questions for Health & Safety Representatives

G. Appendix 3- interview questions for employees who have incurred a needlestick injury