Top Ten Golden Rules
Recommendations by the American Nurses Association
Safety Needle Key Features Guidance
The design and activation of the safety mechanism is automatic and will not interfere with normal operating procedures and processes
The device is intuitive and requires no additional steps for use than equivalent standard/conventional device
The contaminated, non-sterile sharp will be rendered safe prior to removal or exposure to the environment
Activation of the safety mechanism does not require the healthcare worker to undertake any additional steps during normal process and protocols providing patient care
Activation of the safety mechanism will not create additional occupational hazard (such as aerosolization, splatter, exposure to other potentially infectious materials, etc.)
Activation of the safety mechanism does not cause additional discomfort or harm to the patient
The device will be ergonomically designed for comfort, allowing for automatic one handed use during all stages of patient procedure
The safer engineering control is available in sizes and iterations appropriate for all areas of use relevant to the patient care needs
Disposal of Safety Device will not increase waste disposal volumes but should incorporate designs to reduce waste
The used safety device will provide convenient disposal and mitigate any risk of reuse or re-exposure of the non-sterile sharp
