1. Patient Care In Medical Imaging RAD 233
Abdulrahman Al Sayyari,
PhD, MBA, &MS.c

2. Ensuring a Safety Environment
Lecture Three

3. Safety Awareness
Any work environment can be hazardous, including a hospital or health care facility
The primary responsibility in terms of safety is to the patients
Also we have to protect our colleagues and ourselves

4. Fire Awareness
Fires are disastrous in any setting, so an awareness of ways to reduce the potential for fires is essential
The best method to avoid fires is to be aware of the causes and ways to prevent fires from occurring

5. Fire Awareness Fire Fuel Oxygen Heat
Fire requires three elements: fuel supply, oxygen, and heat
The simplest method to prevent a fire is to separate these elements
Fire
Fuel
Heat
Oxygen

6. Fire Causes of Fire Smoking Spontaneous combustion Open Flame
Smoking is not allowed
Spontaneous combustion
Chemical reaction
Open Flame
Lab and kitchen
Electricity
High voltage in medical imaging

7. Response to Fire RACE & Fire doors PASS Rescue Activate Contain
Extinguish
Fire doors
location
Designated personnel
O2 and AC
Search
Close doors
Fire alarm
& extinguishers
Location
Type of extinguisher

8. RACE & PASS

9. Types of Fire Extinguishers
Be certain that you use the correct type of extinguisher for the fire you are fighting.
If you use the wrong type, you can endanger yourself and even make the fire worse

10. Radiology equipment's need high voltage supply
Electrical Awareness
Radiology equipment's need high voltage supply
Orientation
Odor & smoke

11. Imaging Equipments
Electrical hazards are of particular concern in the imaging department
Imaging equipment requires a greater electrical supply than what we are accustomed to using in our homes and everyday lives
Eroded wiring insulation and short circuits can cause electrical fires

12. Electrical Awareness
Electrical fire usually preceded by strong odour and smoke which allows time to respond before the flames erupt
Smoke detectors are essential in all the health care institutes (make sure they are working or you should report)
The first response to visible smoke and odour in an electrical area is to turn off the electricity at the main power source
The location of the main electrical source is usually part of orientation all medical health staff and student

13. Obstacle that Cause Hazard
Obstacles that can cause falls or collisions include stretchers, wheelchairs, and mobile imaging equipment parked in improper areas
There are safety guidelines regarding obstacles that impede hallways and exits
When you park equipment in the hall, look around to check if an exit or entrance is blocked, and not in a blind spot
Electric or extension cords also can cause people to trip and fall and should be secured out of walkways or covered to lessen the chance that someone will trip
Hazard
Their location &kids
wheelchair &
stretcher
mobile & cord

14. Spills and Chemicals
spills
Chemical injury
WHMIS
MSDS
Block
area
Slippery
Spills can pose two problems: wet, slippery floors and possible chemical injuries
If you encounter a wet area on the floor, immediately mark the area and block access to it
Chemicals often emit fumes that can cause injury and overwhelm some to the point of unconsciousness
The use of specialized protective apparel and equipment is often required to handle certain chemicals

15. Spills and Chemicals
WHMIS is a short form for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
It is a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials
Information is provided by means of product labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and worker education programs

16. Radioactive Materials
Radioactive materials are usually encountered in nuclear medicine
injected into patients to image certain anatomical structures and physiologic processes
Due to location, it is wise for all imaging employees to be made aware of the safety protocols regarding radioactive materials
Patient undergoing nuclear medicine study can be a radioactive source
Radioactive materials may also be spilled, thus creating a hazardous environment

17. Radioactive Spills Block the area
Area of spill is identified by Geiger Mueller counter (survey instruments)
Six feet is the safe distance away from radioactive region
Lead apron during patient transportation
Book patient for another procedure after estimated half life

18. Disaster Management
Disaster Management
Prevent
Response
Recovery

21. Thank you Questions