On February 7, 2000, all ìunsafe needle productsî will be removed from all clinical practices throughout BWH. This conversion will include the replacement of all BD Non-Safe Needle/Syringe Combo(s) with the BD Safety Needle/Syringe Combo (with the exception of the low dose insulin syringe which will remain in place); the replacement of the Monoject Safety Needle/Syringe Combo with the BD Safety Needle/ Syringe Combo; and the replacement of all unsafe needles with safe needles.
In preparation of this conversion, intensive education and inservice programs have been conducted (e.g., Needle Safety Week Demonstrations, Formal Programs, Unit-Based Teaching by Local Experts), and will continue through the beginning of February. Physicians who have not had the opportunity to learn about safety products should contact their Unit-Based Needle Safety Expert. For more information, please contact the Needle Safety Team Leader, Karen Nelson at ext. 5810.