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SAFETY AND SECURITY
Topics:
Safety in the workplaceCommon injuriesReducing riskProper body mechanicsPatient/client safetyEquipment safety
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Activities that can increase risk to HCW’s?
Lifting/moving patientsSitting for long periodsWorking with sharpsExposure to chemicalsWorking with electrical equipmentWorking with blood and body fluids
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Safety for the HCW
Common injuries:
RMI’s
What are they?Poor practices repeated over time will impact
your future
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• http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=body+mechanics&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=B81C77B5C8CD54EB48F3B81C77B5C8CD54EB48F3
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Overuse of one body part:
Examples:
Carpal tunnel
S&S:Numbness, tingling of hands.Pain and loss of strength.
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Thoracic outlet syndrome:Disks(Vertebrae) compress.All periods of bending, stooping.
S&S:Pain in neck, arms, shoulders. Decrease in circulation.
Tendonitis:S&S:
Inflammation in joints. Pain in arms, elbows
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Prevention?
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Other HCW risks:
Back/neck injuriesToxic exposureElectrical shockBiohazard exposure
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Body mechanics
Definition?
Use of safest and most efficient methods for moving and lifting.
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General Rules
It’s easier to push or pull than liftAvoid twistingBend at hips and kneesHold objects closeUse stronger musclesWhich muscles should be avoided?
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What is our base of support?Center of gravity?Line of gravity?Correct posture?
Questions
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Standard Precautions
• Basically……
– ON ALL PATIENTS!!!
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Assisting the client to move
Assess if you need helpCheck orders firstLock breaks on beds and chairsDangle client first
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Position chair on strong side
Explain procedure
Synchronize movement
OOB to Chair
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Check client status before, during and after
Call light in reach
Ambulating with Pt.
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When is it used?
How is it applied?
Sliding board?
Transfer board?
Transfer Belt/Gait Belt
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Fall Precautions
When should they be used?
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Safety in the workplace
Safety committeesWho is responsible for maintaining safety?
Everyone!!!!
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Electrical Safety
Report all electrical equipment that appears defective.
Chemical Exposure
Exposure from cleaning supplies generally.Make sure using in ventilated area
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Right to Know Laws
OSHAMSDSGuidelines for handling hazardous
wasteRead labelsFollow instructions for..
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MSDS
Proper useStorageDisposalAccidental spillsPPE… what is it?
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How to Dress
Appropriate clothes.Long hair needs to be tied backNo hoop earringsNo heels
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Safety for you and Coworkers
Never walk with exposed sharpsClean up spillsDon’t store food and lab specimens
togetherAlmost all injuries occur from poorpractices repeated over time
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Ergonomics
• Sitting with back straight and both feet on the floor
• Wrists straight when typing
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Patient SafetyCheck ID’s. Don’t trust the pt.
If injured, assess, then call for help.
If fainting or falling? Ease to floor.
Keep bed in low position
Make sure all “things” accessible.
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Fire safety
When do we prepare for a fire?
Before it happens!!!
How do we prepare?
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Know procedure
Location of alarms and extinguishers
Know how to RACE
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RACEREMOVE PERSONEL FROM
IMMEDIATE AREAACTIVATE THE ALRM SYSTEM. ALL FIRESCONTAIN/CONFINE THE FIRE IF ABLE.
CLOSE WINDOWS AND DOORS, NEVER PROP OPEN A FIRE DOOR IN A FACILITY. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO CONTAIN SMOKE AND FIRE. TURN OFF OXYGEN AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EVACUATE/EXTINGUISH
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Fire Extinguishers
Class AClass BClass CClass ABC
PASS
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Safety with oxygen
Dangerous??
Precautions:
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Disaster plans
When are they used?Staff notification?Evacuation procedures?HCW responsibility?
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