1. 2.01 Patient and Healthcare Professional Safety Considerations

2. Safety Considerations
Patient Safety
Healthcare Professional Safety
Ergonomics
Body Mechanics
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3. Safety Considerations
Patient Safety
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4. Perform procedures for which you have been trained
Patient Safety
Perform procedures for which you have been trained
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

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

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

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

8. Assure patient safety after procedures
position bed at lowest level
side rails up
wheels locked
Cont….
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. 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
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

19. 2.01 Understand safety procedures
Ergonomics
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20. Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomics
The study of workplace design and equipment used by employees that contribute to the
comfort
efficiency
safety
ease of use
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

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

22. 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
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

23. 2.01 Understand safety procedures
Body Mechanics
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24. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics
The efficient movement and balance of the body
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

25. 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
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

26. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 1- Maintain a broad base of support
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27. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 2- Bend at the hips and knees; get close to the person or object to pick up object
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28. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 3- Use the strongest muscles when standing
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29. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 4- Use your body weight to help push or pull
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30. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 5- Carry heavy objects close to the body
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31. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 6- Avoid twisting the body
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32. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 7- Bend at hips and knees to place object
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33. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 8- Avoid bending for extended periods
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34. Healthcare Professional Safety
Body Mechanics 9- Get help if the person or object is too heavy for you to lift
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35. Healthcare Professional Safety
Remember!
Proper Body Mechanic Rules:
“Always use proper body mechanics, utilize teamwork, and utilize assistive devices such as mechanical lifts.”
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36. Healthcare Professional Safety
11- What is the best way for 2 nurses to transfer an overweight patient?
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