1. Healthcare Safety and Standard Precautions Competencies 7-8

2. Competency 7 Explain the procedures used to respond to client and healthcare facility emergencies (including fire safety) and natural disasters. List general guidelines for any emergency. Explain the general protocol/ procedure for a FIRST RESPONSE to: Medical emergency Workplace injury Response in natural disasters

3. Emergency Guidelines Procedures Phone numbers Remain calm Stay in scope of training

4. First Response Medical Emergency Survey environment & victim Victim Contact EMS Obtain Assistance Proceed as facility policy dictates ABC Awareness A = Airway B = Breathing C= Circulation Do not move victim “First Response” Protocol Facility Policy Know Job description Work Place Injury Notify supervisor

5. Natural Disasters Contact supervisor Follow procedure manual (workplace) Contact Red Cross if needed

6. Competency 8 Using a problem solving process applied to healthcare situations; Describe the critical principles and standards needed to ensure healthcare safety. Discuss the problem solving process as applied to healthcare safety utilizing a team approach.

7. Problem Solving Process 1.Identify the problem 2.Gather information 3.Create alternatives/solutions 4.Select and act 5.Evaluate and revise

8. General Safety Guidelines Moving safely Dressing for safety Working safely with patients Protecting yourself and others Reporting for safety

9. Concern in Various Situations Personal safety Worker safety Client safety

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