Fire Safety, Laboratory Safety, and patient contact safety Prevention and management

State Standard 1) Accurately read, interpret, and demonstrate adherence to safety guidelines appropriate for the roles and responsibilities of employees in healthcare and medical research settings. Listen to safety instructions and be able to explain why certain rules apply. Demonstrate safety techniques and follow all policies and procedures as directed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Objectives Students will explore the proper way to respond in a fire emergency. Students will explore proper use of an extinguisher Students will determine methods to prevent fires. Students will explore safety techniques in the laboratory. Students will demonstrate knowledge of fire safety and laboratory safety through creation of a public service demonstration video.

Observing Fire Safety Fire requires Oxygen—found in the air Fuel—any material that will burn Heat—sparks, matches, flames Causes of fires Carelessness Overloaded circuits Frayed electrical wires Smoking Intentional

Classes of Fire Extinguishers Classified and labeled according to kind of fire they extinguish Main classes: A, B, C, and D Class A: for combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, or wood Class B: for flammable or combustible liquids which include gasoline, paint, grease, or cooking fat Class C: for electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets (the C stands for non-conductive) Class D: for burning or specific combustible metals Discussion: Theorize which of these types of extinguishers would be best used in a intensive care unit?

What is it made of? Have you ever wondered what was in a fire extinguisher? Water Carbon dioxide Dry chemical Halon

Rules in Case of Fire Remain calm; do not panic RACE R: rescue anyone in immediate danger A: activate the alarm C: confine the fire E: extinguish the fire

Operating a Fire Extinguisher PASS P-Pull the pin A-Aim S- spray S-sweep

Be alert to causes of fires Correct situations that lead to fires Preventing Fires Be alert to causes of fires Correct situations that lead to fires Obey “no smoking” signs Extinguish matches, cigarettes, and any flammable items completely Dispose of all waste materials in proper containers (continues)

Preventing Fires (continued) Handle electrical equipment carefully Store flammable materials in proper containers and in a safe area If flammable liquid spilled, clean up immediately Do not allow clutter to accumulate When oxygen is in use, observe special precautions (keep away from open flame)

Summary Health care workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies Preventing fires is everyone’s concern Be alert to causes of fires and take measures to prevent them Know policies to follow in case of fire

Lab safety

Lab Safety Carefully handle all sharps Dispose of Sharps in the correct sharps container Do not handle anything without gloves Wash your hands immediately after touching lab materials No Running/ long hair must be put up

Equipment and Solutions Regulations Do not operate or use any equipment until you have been trained on how to use it Discussion: What are some examples of healthcare equipment? Read and follow operating instructions Report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately Do not use frayed or damaged electrical cords (continues)

Equipment and Solutions Regulations (continued) Observe all safety rules If there is a chemical spill a healthcare worker would read the MSDS before cleaning. Never use solutions that are from unlabeled bottles (why is this?) Read labels at least three times Do not mix solutions together unless instructed to do so (why not do this?)

Patient/Resident Safety Regulations Healthcare workers do not perform any procedures on patients unless instructed and properly authorized Provide privacy for all patients Identify their patients Explain the procedure (continues)

Patient/Resident Safety Regulations (continued) Healthcare workers observe the patient closely during any procedures Check all areas for safety hazards Observe all safety checkpoints

Personal Safety Regulations Responsible to protect yourself and others from injury Use correct body mechanics Wear the required uniform Walk; do not run Report any injury or accident Unsafe situations need to be reported (continues)

Personal Safety Regulations (continued) Keep all areas neat and clean Wash hands frequently Dry hands thoroughly before handling electrical equipment Wear eye protection or safety glasses when appropriate Observe all safety precautions If any solution comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with cool water and report If particle gets in eyes, report immediately, do not try to remove or rub eye (continues)

Usage of Gloves Gloves are a valuable safety tool for health care workers. Gloves protect from contact with body fluids There is a proper way to take gloves off to ensure that fluids do not come in contact with your skin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLEd9cng5U&fe ature=youtu.be 2 minutes

Activity Develop an emergency plan for your school utilizing the following guidelines:  Describe the routes for students and teachers to use and procedures to follow.  Procedures to account for all evacuated students and teachers.  Include procedures for evacuating disabled students and teachers.  Include preferred means of alerting students and teachers to a fire emergency.  Draw a model of the escaper route for the following locations (our classroom, the library, the cafeteria Once you finish with the emergency plan… You will be working to create a public service pamphlet (using construction paper) to educate the community over proper safety. You may choose one of the following safety topics. You need to educate them over proper procedure, what not to do, and why they need to know that particular skill. These need to be neat and creative. -Proper Body Mechanics -Fire Safety (RACE, PASS, prevention) -Proper Glove use (putting on, removing, and when used)

Safety for Healthcare workers 11 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CVkEpXp7ho&feature=youtu. be Extra material (Confidentiality scenarios activity)