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GM1987

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  1. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I took my son to see a dermitologist at Kaiser and was wondering if the sharps container mounted on the wall could be physically accessed from the top with the hand. My son was left...

  2. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing I can

  3. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    This one was placed on the wall and had a lock on the right hand side. Looked something like this: http://www.mountainside-medical.com/images/thumb/Kendall_8509SA_Sharps.jpg

  4. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    I talked to a phlebotomist at work and she said that there are some containers where sharps can be accessed. I don't think that type was present in the room though. Just wanting to make

  5. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Can any other Kaiser employees chime in

  6. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    I'm located in Los Angeles, CA. Good to know.

  7. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of the generous replies everyone. I'm assuming the lid was on it, as it appears to be an integral part of the sharps container. It was mounted on the wall and I phsycially remember...

  8. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone: I'm a Nursing Student and was wondering if anyone had a needle stick after being exposed to a known HIV+ patient. What are the chances of one being infected after such exposure. I know...

  9. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    It was sarcasm hence the My point was, would I get some real answers regarding transmission had I written that since the beginning? I'm saying this because the entire topic has gone from discussing...

  10. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said, the main focus of this thread was to gain some insight from people who have been/known people that have been pricked by a needle contaminated with HIV+ blood and the +- outcomes which...

  11. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    tvccrn, I appreciate your help and I can assure you that this is not some kind of a scenario. I posted on this forum because medical professionals get needle pricks more than anyone else and I wanted...

  12. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    What's with the quotation marks around "friend?" I told my friend that if he didn't see a needle, there probably wasn't one. Since he's under some major stress, this could be a major issue related to...

  13. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    He actually got tested a few days later and called me saying he's HIV negative. I had to give him the bad news that catching it is not like getting the flu and that he has to wait it out... Getting...

  14. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    ...hah, because they're unsure and maybe think the rest of the world will think of them as a crazy individual? Good point

  15. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's not a conclusive result but it's a VERY good indication of what his result will be at the 13 week mark. CDC has been conservative throughout - they've dropped their 6 month window period...

  16. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with you. Well, I guess he was shocked/anxious/denying the whole incident and when the fears settled in, he didn't want to accept any of it. He'll test at the end of this month so...

  17. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a responsible adult would do that but when you're unsure if it actually happened - you're scared to come forward about it. At least, that's what I think happened in this case. Maybe anxiety or...

  18. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it was some clear masking tape wrapped around in multiple layers. There is only one door to the entrance of the clinic and you can see it when entering the plaza where the clinic is at....

  19. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    MLOS, he drove by and saw the same tape still stuck to the door handle. The "sharp" was never confirmed but I keep telling him that if, in fact, there was a needle - someone must've noticed it by...

  20. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Not much left to do I guess since it already happened... I think it's the act that he's so unsure and thus, doesn't want to make a big deal about

  21. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Doubt it because it was made out of metal! He checked back after a week and the tape was still there so I'm guessing either no one has noticed it or his mind is playing tricks with

  22. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, the clinic is located in a very poor location where a lot of pt.'s have been diagnosed with these infections. He's thinking of this as a worst case scenario because he saw some tape on the...

  23. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did. After reading a few sources, I got the impression that there is some kind of a safety mechanism that prevents re-use so I thought it can't be done. I haven't yet had my hands on a syringe...

  24. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to remove a hypodermic needle from a syringe once it's been used? I'm asking because a friend of mine received a percutaneous stick at a clinic he was attending (while opening the door)...

  25. Removing needle from syringe

    GM1987 replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Good point - I have no clue what so ever. He's been stuck by a needle before and might be stressing this case. I was talking to a Phlebotomist today and she said that her co-workers have been stuck...