1. SAFETY

2. what is Osha? Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Employer guidelines for safe work environment
Employer provides hazards training, immunizations, injury prevention etc.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
All inpatient healthcare agencies require:
TB (tuberculosis) skin testing = Mantoux test
Proof that employees have had their MMR immunization. ( so they can not carry measles, mumps or rubella)

3. GENERAL SAFETY RULES Walk! Never run in hallways.
Walk on the right-hand side of the hall no more than two abreast.
Use handrails when using stairs.
Watch out for swinging doors.
Horseplay is not tolerated.
Always check labels.
Wipe spills, and place litter in containers.
Follow instructions carefully.

4. Report injuries to supervisor immediately.
Do not use frayed or damaged electrical cords.
Report electrical shocks to your supervisor.
Do not use malfunctioning equipment.
Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor.

5. HEALTH CARE SAFETY GUIDELINES

6. HEALTH CARE SAFETY GUIDELINES
Patients depend on us to keep them safe!
Transporting patients: (using wheelchair, cart)
Careful at intersections
Use corner mirrors
Stay to the right of the hallway
Use brakes on w/c and carts when appropriate
Go slowly
Back w/c and cart into elevator
Use safety belts
Clean equipment when done using it!

8. 2. When using Oxygen: Flow meter should be off when not in use.
No open flames / sparks
Avoid static – combs, wool products
NO smoking
Decrease use of products with alcohol: aftershave, perfume, rubbing alcohol

9. 3. Heat Therapy;
Heat Lamp
Heating pad (K-pads)
Moist packs
Check skin color before and after applying
Check temperature of product
4. Cold Therapy:
Moist Packs
Check skin color before and after applying

10. 5. Electrical Safety:
Check equipment for frayed cords
Use 3 prong plug
Do not overload outlets

11. It is a good thing to be “grounded”

12. Do not touch electrical equipment with wet hands
Wear rubber soled shoes

13. What would you do?
IF AN APPLIANCE PLUG IS SHOOTING SPARKS AND SMOKING?
CALL DO NOT UNPLUG IT!

14. What would you do? IF THERE IS A FIRE IN YOUR TOASTER…
UNPLUG IT IMMEDIATELY!

15. First aid for electrocution:
Assess the situation (check the scene)
Provide for safety = do NOT touch the patient

16. What should you do next?
3. Shut the power source off or use a piece of wood or non-metal object to knock wire out of hands
4. Call 911
5 Begin CPR

17. Fire Extinguishers TYPE A = Pressurized water
For ordinary combustibles (paper, wood, cloth)
TYPE B = CO2- smothers fire with powdered residue
For flammable liquid gas, oil, paints, cooking oil

18. TYPE C = dry chemical TYPE ABC = combination For electric fires
For ALL types of fires

19. Do you know how to use an extinguisher?

20. Disaster plan of Institutioin
When hired, you will be trained regarding the plan and procedures used in the event there is a fire
NEED TO KNOW which exits you direct people to use
NEED TO KNOW where extinguishers are and alarms and HOW TO USE THEM
What is your role? What do you do?

22. Safety on a pediatric unit
Check on the children frequently
Side rails stay up on cribs
Always use side rails at night if patient is heavily medicated, confused or restless (no matter the age of the patient!)

23. Pediatric safety Side rails must be locked securely
Keep sharps out of reach
Do not leave the children unattended
Keep tiny objects out of reach
Remove large items children could stand on
Doors to stairway or kitchen should be locked or unavailable