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Medical Professionals Injury

Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Medical professionals risk exposure to workplace injury every day. The act of lifting a patient, giving an injection, or bandaging a cut places the health care worker at risk. The Dick James Law
Firm understands the risks involved in devoting your life to caring for others. When you sustain an injury working as a medical professional in the Greenville, South Carolina area, we are here to make sure your rights are protected.

The Dangers of Exposure

Exposure to blood and other bodily fluids through the skin, mucous membranes and open wounds carries the risk of contracting diseases like the immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Engineering controls and preventative work practices are set in place to prevent this type of injury.

Needle Stick Injuries

If you have sustained a needle stick injury which exposed you to blood or other bodily fluid, you should take these precautions immediately:

• Wash the injury with soap and water
• Report the incident to your supervisor
• Seek immediate medical treatment

Bodily Fluid Exposure

If you have been exposed to the blood or bodily fluid of an injured or infected person, you should take the following precautions:

• Flush the area of contact repeatedly
• Wash the area with soap and water
• Report the incident to your supervisor
• Seek immediate medical treatment

MRSA

MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which is a strain of staph infection that is resistant to multiple types of antibiotic drugs and combinations of drugs. It is also highly contagious among humans and animals.

MRSA infections are becoming increasingly common among people who were originally considered to be at a low level of risk. Infections in the workplace are of growing concern to employers and employees.

Colonization and infections have been reported in such professions as:

•  Health care
• Veterinarians
• Lab personnel
• Correctional facility personnel
• Pig farmers
• Professional athletes

Lifting Injuries

The most common injury sustained from lifting in the medical profession involves the lower or upper back. The best way to prevent these types of injuries is by using preventive practices such as:

•  Proper lifting techniques
• Avoiding awkward postures
• Limiting repetitive motions
• Using back belts for added support

All of the above injuries are common to employees who work in the medical profession. Preventative measures always work toward reducing the risk of workplace injuries, but the threat is always there. It is very important that you always practice safety measure, especially when you work in a field where you are exposed to dangers every day. If you have sustained a medical workplace injury in Anderson, Spartanburg or Greenville, South Carolina, please contact the Dick James Law Firm today.