Safety Considerations Patient Safety Healthcare Professional Safety Environmental Safety 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Safety Considerations National Joint Commission on Safety Promotes specific improvements in patient safety Highlight problematic areas in healthcare Requirements focus on system wide solutions Evaluates and updates standards

Only perform procedures for which you have been trained Patient Safety Only perform procedures for which you have been trained Always identify the patient Explain the procedures Observe patient for response to treatment 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Assure patient safety after procedures position bed at lowest level side rails up wheels locked place call bell within patient’s reach 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Walk, don’t run Report injury, accident or unsafe situation Wash hands frequently Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury Avoid “horseplay” Always follow instructions carefully

Environmental Safety Read Policy and Procedure Manual Always get training before operating equipment Keep area clean and neat Use electrical equipment in a dry area, free from water Report unsafe situations Frequently check for safety hazards in patient and visitor areas Observe all safety precautions

Safety with Hazardous Materials Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Establishes and enforces work place safety When Handling Liquids: Read label at least 3 times Never mix solutions Employer must inform employee of chemicals or other hazardous liquids in the workplace How would they do this?? Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Safety with Hazardous Materials MSDS sheets must include: Product Information Precautions Instructions for use Clean up procedure Disposal Emergency Care if injured Spills Get the MSDS Follow the procedure for cleaning up the spill & disposing of products Report the incident to supervisor Receive appropriate first aid

Safety with Hazardous Materials Safety Signs and Symbols contaminated or contain infectious pathogens x-ray or radiation treatment areas oxygen in use, no smoking or open flames in these areas

Safety with Hazardous Materials highly contaminated and should only be entered by trained individuals only personal protective equipment must be worn before entering a specific area.

Safety with Hazardous Materials This sign is used on damaged or dangerous equipment

Safety Guidelines for Injury Prevention Requires employers to: Have an Illness and Injury prevention plan Provide training regarding the plan Provide safety equipment for the employee Requires employees to: Use products as directed Understand potential hazards Store products and equipment properly Right to immunizations if high-risk for exposure within the first 10 days of work

Safety Guidelines for Injury Prevention Illness and injury Plan should include: Blood and Body Fluids Exposure Wash or flush with water Report exposure to supervisor Discuss with facility’s exposure control manager Follow appropriate post exposure treatment

Safety Guidelines for Injury Prevention Foreign Body in Eye Do not remove object Seek immediate medical attention Notify supervisor Chemical Injury to Eye Rinse with copious amounts of water