What is EPINet™ for Microsoft® Access ?

EPINet™ was originally made available utilizing a DOS-based platform.  Dr. Jagger, developed the Microsoft Access version to take advantage of the advances in desktop computing, making the task of recording occupational injuries and exposures easier and more intuitive.  Users minimum requirements are as follows:  an IBM® compatible PC with a Pentium® processor, Windows® 95 or greater; Microsoft Office 97 professional version (to include Access, Word, and Excel) or greater, 16MB of RAM or greater with at least 5MB of free hard disk space.  The program will run faster with 64MB of RAM and a Pentium II processor of at least 450MHz.  Hard disk requirements are roughly 1MB per 1,000 recorded incidents above the original 5MB.

Data recorded in the DOS version of EPINet™ can be imported into the Microsoft® Access version.

Use EPINet for Microsoft Access to:

Collect Data:

• Simple, pre-programmed forms are available to print out in hard copy.
• Forms guide you through critical elements of an exposure incident, including detailed post-exposure incident, including detailed post-exposure follow-up.

Analyze Data:

• Powerful database allows you to run statistical analyses and print both pre-programmed and customized reports.
• Track injury frequency by job, device and procedure.
• Identify injuries that may be preventable with safety-engineered devices.
• Target higher-risk devices and procedures for intervention.

Measure Success:

• Measure the success of your prevention programs and the efficacy of new devices with information generated.
• Compare your data with a national database compiled by Dr. Jagger's International Healthcare Worker Safety Centre provided weblink here, or share and compare with other institutions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual exposure reports.

Everything is included - just point and click:

• Pre-programmed questionnaires and reports for Sharp Object Injuries.  Blood and Body Fluid Exposures and Post-Exposure Follow-Up.
• Customized reporting function for more detailed analysis.
• Ability to generate graphs.
• Export into other software programs.
• Transmit data files over the internet.
• Easy-to-follow instructions for loading the program and generating reports.
• Guidelines for calculating injury rates.
• Minimum hardware requirements include ability to run Windows® 95, 98, NT.  Machine class 486 or better, 16MB of RAM minimum (32MB or greater recommended), 200MB of free hard drive space, VGA video card minimum, Microsoft Access® 97 or later and Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
• Technical support available via special help line.

EPINet™ is a trademark of the University of Virginia.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc.