Data Analysis of Body Substance Exposures - Essay Example

Data Analysis of Body Substance Exposures MEMO FOR Stratford Campus, Cherry Hill Campus, and Washington Twp. Campus FROM Sharon Rodgers, Employee HealthRE : Data Analysis of Body Substance ExposuresDATE : December 2, 2009Based on our records, the following information on Body Substance Exposures (BSEs) were gathered and collected and an analysis revealed the findings, to wit: FIRST SECOND THIRDCAMPUS QTR. QTR. QTR. Splashes N.S. PEP Splashes N.S. PEP Splashes N.S.

PEPStratford Campus 5 5 0 3 3 0 1 1 0Cherry Hill Campus 1 9 0 0 4 0 3 1 0Washington Twp. Campus 2 9 1 2 5 0 3 6 0Stratford Campus: The number of splashes and needlestick incidents revealed a declining trend from the first quarter to the third quarter with frequencies starting on 5, 3 and 1, respectively.

Majority of the incidents for splashes were recorded for Registered Nurses (3) for the first and second quarters.Likewise, in all cases and in all quarters, there was no post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) required.Cherry Hill Campus There was no emerging trend for splashes and needlestick incidents for Cherry Hill Campus. The significant number emerged for 9 needlestick incidents on the first quarter and gradually decreased to 4 and 1, respectively for the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Likewise, in all cases and in all quarters, there was no post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) required.

Washington Twp. Campus The prevalence of needlestick incidents occurred in Washington Twp. Campus in all three quarters with the greatest number occurring in the 1st quarter. The number of splashes averaged 2.3 for three quarters. Only one post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) was required in the Washington Twp. Campus for the first quarter. Please be guided accordingly.