Surveillance is The First Step to Solving the ProblemEPINet

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Surveillance is The First Step to Solving the
Problem
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What is EPINet?

• Software based on MS Access (97
  or later)
• User friendly
• Records and analyses in detail occupational
  exposures to blood borne viruses
• Tracks exposures and monitors results of testing
  and treatment
• Tracks exposure from beginning to end

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What is EPINet?

• 6 other European countries operate their own
  versions of EPINet
• Used in more than 40 sites throughout the UK
• 22 of which form the basis of the second year of
  an RCN surveillance project into NSIs.

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Objectives of EPINet?

• To record and monitor the level of Needlestick
  injuries
• Analyse data to identify methods of reducing
  needlestick injuries
• Raise awareness by collecting figures to show the
  extent of the problem

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Detailed referencing allows for quick and easy ID
of each individual record
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Drop down menus allow you to quickly and easily
select answers from a pre-set list
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Data may also be entered quickly by number. The
corresponding answer will then appear from the
list
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Text boxes allow for detailed explanation of
events and feedback
The Needlestick Form allows you to add your own
question
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Final page of form records details of the cost of
the needlestick throughout post exposure process
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Single Incident Reports allow you to view the
details of each incident in full
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Summary Reports show the data from all incidents
recorded, creating an easy to read break down of
incident statistics.
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Summary Log Reports provide a brief description
of all incidents recorded including the written
description as provided by the injured worker.
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Summary Reports also allow you to filter data.
i.e. analyse incidents by Job Category, or Type
of Device
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Automatic Graphing also enables easy analysis of
data
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Other features of EPINet

• Software can be networked, allowing multiple
  access to the same data
• Easy to merge data from separate databases if
  youre not networked
• Software is based on MS Access - the majority of
  features are available in EPINet
• Data can be filtered to show incidents recorded
  in chosen areas

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Other features of EPINet (2)

• Automatic graphs allow you to analyse your data
  quickly and easily
• Customize EPINet software quickly and easily to
  fit your requirements
• Protect data access with 3 level security system
  and passwords

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Long term benefits of EPINet

• EPINet can be used as a management tool to
  identify key areas where needlesticks occur
  frequently, thus targeting areas for reduction
• Use EPINets detailed reporting system to
  identify how NSIs could be prevented