Primary Criteria for Sharps Safety Product Selection
January 1, 2000 less than 1 minute read
Primary Criteria for Sharps Safety Product Selection
Catholic Healthcare West in San Francisco developed the following list of criteria to assist in evaluating new safer needle devices:
- The product must meet all Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) infection control standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Use of the safety device should significantly reduce sharps injuries.
- Minimal changes in technique/use are required.
- The device has a minimal failure rate and consistently functions as intended.
- The device is easy to use.
- Patient discomfort is not increased.
- Users feel safe handling the device.
- A minimal number of parts/pieces are required to use the system/device.
- Method of disposal is similar to current product and enhances safety.
- The safety device must not interfere with the product’s intended use.
- The manufacturer must be willing to work with and contract through Shared Business Services.
- Manufacturer must have adequate product and supply capability to service CHW system without delays or shortages.
- Devices that reduce high-risk exposures will be given priority.
- Product representatives must be available to educate and demonstrate devices at all CHW facilities.
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