StaffAndPatientSafety.Org collaborates with government closely to identify relevant legislation and standards aimed at improving staff safety.

Examples of government collaboration in Australia and the US:

• Australia Standard AS 3825:2020, “Australian Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care”
• The National Health and Medical Research Council, May 2021 “Australian Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care”
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Interpretation Letter, February 2023, “Is a single-handed scalpel blade removal device an engineering control under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard?”
• OSHA, Interpretation Letter, November 2008, “OSHA’s position on the use of fingers or a two-handed procedure with a hemostat to remove scalpel blades”.
• OSHA, December 2005, “Use of passing trays and single-handed scalpel blade remover in a surgical setting”.

StaffAndPatientSafety.org works alongside professional bodies to directly influence policies and guidelines that enhance safety protocols.

StaffAndPatientSafety.org has strong partnerships with:

• Australian College of Perioperative Nursing (ACORN) – Australia
• Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) – US
• Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) – US
• European Operating Room Nurses Association (EORNA) – Europe
• Association of Perioperative Practice (AfPP) – United Kingdom

StaffAndPatientSafety.org partners with clinical leaders to close safety gaps, update healthcare facility policies and deliver empowering education.

StaffAndPatientSafety.Org collaborates through interactive advocacy and education, raising awareness of updated standards and empowering workers to adopt the use of safety-engineered devices.