WORKPLACE SAFETY CHAPTER 11
BODY MECHANICS A B C’S ALIGNMENT BALANCE COORDINATED MOVEMENT
BODY MECHANICS USE YOUR WEIGHT SOLID BASE PUSH OR PULL USE ASSISTIVE DEVICES NO TWISTING USE LARGE MUSCLES GET HELP BODY MECHANICS
GETTING READY STEPS WIPE W-WASH HANDS I-IDENTIFY Yourself and resident P-PROVIDE PRIVACY Curtain, Door E-EXPLAIN PROCEDURE
FINISHING UP STEPS STOW S-SAFETY Bed low, Call light T-Tidy up Linen, Supplies O-Observe Give one last look W-Wash hands
PREVENTING FIRES ALL THREE MUST BE PRESENT FOR FIRE TO OCCUR HEAT OXYGEN FUEL
SPECIAL CARE WITH OXYGEN FIRE PREVENTION NO SMOKING SMOKE DETECTORS SPECIAL CARE WITH OXYGEN ELECTRICAL SAFETY KNOW EVACUATION PLAN FIRE SAFETY POLICY
FIRE RESPONSE YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE!! RACE
PATIENT & RESIDENT SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S JOB! CHAPTER 12
Risk factors for accidents AGE Old or Young MEDICATION CONFUSION Dementia DISORIENTATION Infections MOBILITY Pain Paralysis IMPAIRED SENSES Hearing Sight Touch
HELPING THE FALLING PERSON MONITOR FOR DIZZINESS WATCH YOUR BODY MECHANICS HELP FROM BEHIND PROTECT HEAD FROM INJURY KEEP A WIDE BASE OF SUPPORT DO NOT MOVE THE PERSON STAY WITH PERSON UNTIL HELP ARRIVES HELPING THE FALLING PERSON
RESTRAINT use COMPLICATIONS- -Strangulation -Injury -Incontinence -ONLY AS LAST RESORT -NEED MD ORDER -NOT USED IN MOST NH -HIGHLY REGULATED COMPLICATIONS- -Strangulation -Injury -Incontinence -Agitation -Loss of Dignity
RESTRAINT ALTERNATIVES MEET NEEDS Safety & Security Frequent Checks Exercise Diversion Conversation Explain Procedures Wheel chair, bed, and exit door alarms are often used but are not a replacement for hands on strategies
Spending time with Residents helps to meet their needs for love & belonging and decreases agitation