SAFE INJECTION PRACTICES FROM A MANAGEMENT NURSING PERSPECTIVE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Thị Phương Thảo Trần, Phương Hoa Lý, Thị Quỳnh Mai Cao, Thị Phượng Huỳnh

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Objective: To explore the views and experiences of nursing managers in implementing safe injection practices, identify influencing factors and barriers to develop solutions to improve injection quality and safety at provincial hospitals. Method: Qualitative study with 21 nurses directly supervising the safe injection process, conducting group discussions in May 2025. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Safe injection practices are still limited due to lack of human resources, work pressure, unfavorable working environment conditions and weak supervision and support. Failure to fully comply with injection procedures creates the risk of cross-infection, sharps accidents and improper medical waste disposal. Training and periodic inspections are organized but have not achieved optimal efficiency. The culture of reporting incidents still exists due to fear of affecting competition. Conclusion: It is necessary to improve working conditions, strengthen training, supervision, build and maintain a culture of safe injection, and have a reasonable reward policy to improve the effectiveness of safe injection practices in medical facilities.

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