1323 The mapping of the risks inherent in oncological nursing: The experience of the National Cancer Institute of Milan (NCI)

The making of a map of risks by the NCI of Milan follows our presentation at ECCO 7 on the emergency project of the nsks inherent m oncological reality. Considering the particular structure: of a cancer center, the causes of specific risks such as the large quantity of radioactive substances used in diagnosis and therapy and the utilization of aromatic solvents and inflammable products, the Emergency Team of the NCI-Milan produced a map of the risks for each specific are.a: By map of risks we mean the identification on pianimetry and transposition on Computer Aided Design (CAD) of the areas of specific risk with a respective calculation of the possibility of fire and with specific indications of the major causes which can start a fire. The map of risks of the Division of Medical Oncology A, which has an average number of 4 nurses per shift in the span of 24 hours, was presented. The objectives of the Emergency Team will be to extend the theoretical concepts to the highest possible number of personnel in the sector, thus pointing out practical and logical tips in case of fire, as well as to produce and distribute didactic models in hospitals and professional nursing schools.