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Table 3 Average of Scores for the three components of the Universal Precautions Checklist

From: A Survey of the quality of nursing care in several health districts in South Africa.

ITEM

Ugu (n = 15)

Uthukela (n = 12)

Amajuba (n = 15)

Sharps Container

4.7 (95%)

3.9 (78%)

4.3 (87%)

Protective Gear

3.2 (46%)

3.2(46%)

2.5(38%)

Handling and discarding body fluids

2.7 (91%)

1.5 (53%)

2.8(96%)