Development and implementation of evidence-based laboratory safety management tools for a public health laboratory.

ABSTRACT: We developed an evidence-based continuous quality improvement (CQI) cycle for laboratory safety as a method of utilizing survey data to improve safety in a public health laboratory setting. • Expert Opinion: The CQI cycle begins with the solicitation of laboratory staff input via an annual survey addressing potential chemical, physical and radiological hazards associated with multiple laboratory activities. The survey collects frequency, severity and exposure data related to these activities in the context of the most pathogenic organisms handled at least weekly. • Gap Analysis: Step 2 of the CQI cycle used survey data to identify areas needing improvement. Typically, the traditional two-dimensional risk assessment matrix is used to prioritize mitigations. However, we added a

SUBMITTER: Keckler MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6537614 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature