Healthcare Safety for Nursing Personnel

Nursing personnel not only work to keep patients safe, but must also contend with a number of safety and health risks. Illustrating the occupational risks nurses face, this book addresses healthcare safety as related to nursing personnel risks, hazards, and responsibilities in hospitals and healthcare facilities. It begins with an introduction to nursing safety and then delves into the range of safety issues that nurses must contend with. Topics covered include administrative area safety, bloodborne pathogens, workplace violence, infection control and prevention, and emergency management.