Characterization of Blood-borne Pathogen Exposures During Dermatologic Procedures: The Mayo Clinic Experience.
Cutis(2023)
Abstract
Dermatologists are at risk for blood-borne pathogen (BBP) exposures. We conducted a retrospective review of incidence reports to identify the incidence of BBP exposures in dermatologic procedures. Secondary aims included identification of the type of exposure, type of procedure associated with each exposure, anatomic locations of exposures, and instruments involved in each exposure. Data were obtained at 3 Mayo Clinic sites in Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota, from 2010 to 2021. Two hundred twenty-two exposures were identified over an 11-year period. Results indicated that quality improvement measures should focus on training all dermatologic staff to reduce BBP exposures.
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pathogen exposures,dermatologic procedures,blood-borne
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