Patient Safety Alert
Resultant harm to the patient
A neonate’s fingertip was amputated with scissors while removing tape around malfunctioning peripheral arterial line.
Actions to mitigate risk at your hospital
Review the 2004 Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory ("Snip-It Safety"), which addresses pediatric scissor injuries and provides risk-reduction strategies.
Target audiences
- Nursing
- Medical and Clinical Leaders
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Legal
- Risk Management
- Clinical Educators
- Cause Analysis Staff
- Organizational Leaders
Questions: Contact Kate Conrad, vice president, (913) 981-4118 or Barbara Weis, project specialist, (913) 981-4117.