Safety is the state of being free from risk of injury, danger, or loss. Safety is the responsibility of every health care worker. Safety Standards protect the worker, the employer, and the patient. 1

TYPES OF SAFETY OBSERVED: FIRE SAFETY PATIENT SAFETY PERSONAL PROTECTION BODY MECHANICS ACCIDENT PREVENTION HANDWASHING 2

FIRE SAFETY: FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO START Fuel (things that burn) Heat (sparks, matches, flames) Oxygen or air MAJOR CAUSES OF FIRES Carelessness with matches Carelessness with smoking materials 3

Fire Safety Basics: Based upon the principle of keeping fuel sources and ignition sources separate! 4

TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS 5 WATER CO2 HALON

COMBINATION TYPE: ABC USED ON ALL TYPES OF FIRES DRY CHEMICAL CAN IRRITATE SKIN/EYES 6

FIRE EMERGENCY ACRONYM: R.. Rescue anyone in immediate danger. A.. Activate the alarm (pull alarm, call in fire) C.. Contain the fire.(close windows, doors, shut off oxygen & electrical equipment) E.. Extinguish the fire if small and you are not in danger; evacuate if there is danger. 7

USING FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Check type fire extinguisher before use Locate and remove the pin Hold extinguisher upright Stand 6-10 feet from fire Aim nozzle at the base of the fire and spray from side to side Start at the near edge of the fire 8

When Using Fire Extinguisher, Use this Acronym: P…..Pull the pin A…..Aim at the base of the fire S…..Squeeze the handle S…..Sweep from side to side 9

PREVENTION: THINGS YOU SHOULD DO Obey smoke free zones Extinguish matches, cigarettes, and other flammable items Dispose of waste properly Before using electrical equipment, check for damaged cords or plugs Clear fire exits of equipment Store flammable materials properly When O2 in use, post “No smoking signs” or “Oxyge n in Use” 10

Should your clothing catch fire: 11

How to Exit a smoke filled Building: 12

PATIENT SAFETY: Proper identification I.D. bracelet Name on room door Verbal verification by patient Staff handwashing Side rails Postural supports(restraints) Physician must order, if not you may be arrested and charged with felony battery Release and loosen restraints every two hours Ambulation with assistance/GAIT BELT 13

According to the CDC: Handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of Infections. 14

HANDWASHING SAVES LIVES: 15 20

PATIENT SAFETY: Ambulation with Walker or cane Gait belt Wheelchair and stretchers Lock wheels when moving patients Move patients in wheelchair into elevators backwards Move patients on stretchers into elevators head first Always inform patient what you are about to do,make sure patient understands the plan 16

PERSONAL PROTECTION PPE’S: Gloves, latex or non latex Sterile or unsterile Masks, face shields, goggles Gowns, aprons, impervious Tuberculosis Testing Recommended Immunizations Hepatitis B Tetanus Influenza 17

BODY MECHANICS: The coordination of body alignment, balance, and movement to prevent injury. Muscles work best when used correctly. Correct application of body mechanics prevents fatigue & strain injury to self & others 18

BASICS OF BODY MECHANICS: Maintain wide base of support with feet 8-10 inches apart Bend from the hips and knees, keep your back straight Uses the strongest muscles to do the job, shoulders, upper arms, hips, thighs. Use the body weight to help push or pull objects Carry heavy loads close to the body Avoid twisting your body as you work, turn your entire body to change directions 19

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PREVENTING ACCIDENTS: OSHA..Occupational Safety & Health Administration is a division of the Department of Labor which establishes & enforces workplace safety standards. Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemical Standard Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 21

Occupation Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) Protection or precautions needed Instructions for safe use Handling spills, clean-up,& disposal Emergency first aid procedures Requires employee training Precautions with solutions Do not use unlabeled solutions Do not mix solutions unless MSDS indicates it Avoid contact with skin and eyes 22

EQUIPMENT SAFETY: Do not operate until instructed on proper use Follow operating instructions carefully Do not use equipment with damaged or frayed cords Report damaged equipment & take out of service until repaired 23

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS: OSHA mandates healthcare workers be protected from pathogens carried in body fluids Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Body Fluids include Blood & blood components, urine, stool, vomitus semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, mucous 24

Protect yourself and your patients 25