2.01 Patient and Healthcare Professional Safety Considerations

Safety Considerations Patient Safety Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomics Body Mechanics 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Safety Considerations Patient Safety 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Perform procedures for which you have been trained Patient Safety Perform procedures for which you have been trained 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Always identify the patient Patient Safety Always identify the patient 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Explain the procedures Patient Safety Explain the procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Observe patient for response to treatment Patient Safety 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 Cont…. 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Assure patient safety after procedures Always place call bell within patient’s reach Always answer call bell immediately 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Walk, don’t run 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Report injury, accident or unsafe situation 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Wash hands frequently 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Avoid “horseplay” 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Always follow instructions carefully 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Use correct posture and body mechanics = The efficient movement and balance of the body 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 directions Use correct posture and body mechanics 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

2.01 Understand safety procedures Ergonomics 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomics The study of workplace design and equipment used by employees that contribute to the comfort efficiency safety ease of use 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomic Program Personal components include Comfort Good posture Exercise to prevent stiffness and soreness Body mechanics 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomic Program Workplace design includes Comfort Placement of furniture for ease of work Avoidance of repetitive motions Awareness of hazards in the environment 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

2.01 Understand safety procedures Body Mechanics 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics The efficient movement and balance of the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics Reasons for use: Best use of muscles Makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain Saves energy Prevents injury 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 1- Maintain a broad base of support 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 2- Bend at the hips and knees; get close to the person or object to pick up object 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3- Use the strongest muscles when standing 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 4- Use your body weight to help push or pull 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 5- Carry heavy objects close to the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 6- Avoid twisting the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 7- Bend at hips and knees to place object 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 8- Avoid bending for extended periods 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 9- Get help if the person or object is too heavy for you to lift 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Remember! Proper Body Mechanic Rules: “Always use proper body mechanics, utilize teamwork, and utilize assistive devices such as mechanical lifts.” 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety 11- What is the best way for 2 nurses to transfer an overweight patient? 2.01 Understand safety procedures