Frequency of Parenteral and Non-Parenteral Exposures to Blood Among Healthcare Workers at the Clinical Center, NIH and at Seven Academic Hospitals in Japan
Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH CLINICAL CENTER (CC) · Nov 3, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of March 23, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, the Clinical Center implemented a Universal Precautions policy in November 1987 in an attempt to reduce healthcare workers' risks for occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens. All hospital personnel whose jobs entailed potential exposure to patients' blood and body substances were required to attend a training session and complete a written examination. Based on data from surveys conducted before and twelve months after training in Universal Precautions, the frequency of cutaneous exposure to blood decreased by 50% in tem...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Nurses who work in the four cooperating institutions who have clinical responsibilities.
About National Institutes Of Health Clinical Center (Cc)
The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) is the nation's largest hospital dedicated exclusively to clinical research, serving as a pivotal facility for advancing medical knowledge and innovative therapies. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the Clinical Center provides a unique environment where patients have access to cutting-edge treatments and participate in groundbreaking clinical trials across a wide range of diseases. As a leader in translational research, the CC integrates patient care with scientific investigation, fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and patients to accelerate the development of new interventions and improve health outcomes.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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