Fire Safety
Where are the fire extinguishers located?
Fire extinguishers are located at the front desk door and the back door
Treatment option for angina/chest pains
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or nitroglycerin
Who is allowed to access and administer medications?
Only DMDs, MDs and NPs
Where is our AED located?
The AED is located on top of the cart near room 7. An additional AED is located across the hall from our back door.
Who is our safety officer?
Our safety officer is Dr Lahey
Where is the closest fire alarm pull?
The closest fire alarm pull is located in the stairwell across the hall from our back door
Treatment option for wheezing
Bronchodilator (albuterol inhaler)
How do you file a safety report?
Anyone can file a safety report by looking under the "P" partners icon and selecting "safety reporting MGH"
Where is the supplemental oxygen?
Outside room 1.
Additional canisters can be temporarily borrowed from security
How do you call emergency services from our phones?
Dial 9-1-1
Another person should call x26444 to alert building security
If the fire alarm sounds during a sedation, what should the next step be?
The procedure should continue, while someone checks to see if it is a true alarm; an assistant should prepare the wheelchair and portable suction in case evacuation is needed
Treatment option for minor allergic reaction
antihistamine (diphydramine/Benadryl)
How often should vital signs be taken?
At the new patient exam, before any surgical or sedation procedure, and at least once a year.
Where are the ammonia capsules located?
They are taped to the cabinet next to the nitrous display in every operatory
When can you resume patient care after a power outage?
After a power outage, one representative from each office will go to the security desk - care should only be resumed when we have been told that the power has been stabilized.
Where is our group meeting location?
Our group meeting place is in the parking lot, straight back from the main entrance, near Endicott St
Treatment option for major allergic reaction
How often should the medical history be updated?
Where is the emergency cart located?
Located in front of room 7
Where is the number for the security desk?
The number is on a yellow sticker on the phones. It is x26444.
Where are the emergency exits?
Front and rear of the office; building exits out the front and side, as well as downstairs near urgent care
What simple item is available for hypoglycemic patients? Where do you find it?
Juice boxes are kept in the cabinet over the sink in the break room. There is also glucagon in the emergency cart.
How can you access hospital policies online? Where are our office specific printed policies located?
You can access hospital policies on Ellucid, through the "P" partners app, and select "MGH Policies and Procedures". Office specific policies are located in a binder in Barbara's office
Where are the pulse ox, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes located?
The pulse ox are located in the sensor closet; blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes are located in the supply closet. There is also a blood pressure cuff and sethoscope located next to the emergency cart
What do you do if there is a hazardous material spill?
Cover the area with the spill kit, keep patients and coworkers away, call our maintenance person and he will arrange a crew to come and clean it.