OSHA
Where do you find your annual OSHA questionnaire
Enterprise Health Portal on the first page of the internet
WHAT IS A BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN?
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease in humans and are carried in blood and other body fluids
WHAT DOES SLIP, TRIP AND FALL REFER TO?
"Slip, trip and fall hazards" refer to any environmental factors that can cause someone to lose balance and fall, including slippery surfaces like wet floors, spills, uneven ground, clutter on walkways, poor lighting, loose rugs, damaged flooring, electrical cords, and improper footwea
Name both EH RNs in HCA Palms West?
Kay Gardner
Kelly Alonso
WHY DO HEALTHCARE WORKERS INJURE THEMSELVES WHEN MOVING PATIENTS?
POOR MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES
NOT USING AVALIABLE TOOLS
WHAT DOES OSHA PROTECT?
TO PREVENT WORKERS FROM BEING KILLED OF OTHERWISE HARMED AT WORK
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS
HIV, HEPATITIS B AND HEPATITIS C
WHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS WE CAN HELP PREVEN SLIP, TRIPS AND FALLS
Clean up spills immediately. Install warning signs for wet floor areas (including freshly mopped floors). Wear shoes with good support and slip-resistant soles appropriate for the job task
WHEN YOU ARE INJURED AT WORK, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
INFORM YOUR SUPERVISOR
COMPLETE VIGILANCE REPORT
CONTACT EMPLOYEE HEALTH DEPT, IF NOT OPEN SEE THE HOUSE SUPERVISOR TO BE ASSESSED
NAME 3 MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES?
BACK INJURIES, HAND INJURIES, FOOT INJURIES, SHOULDER INJURIES, NECK INJURIES, HERNIA,
How much can the hospital get fined for not completing the questionnaire for each employee
$25,000
WHAT IS NOT A BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN?
Sweat, tears, saliva, urine, stool, vomit, nasal secretions, or anything that a person coughs up from their respiratory tract
If an employee sees a spill, should they call EVS to clean it up?
No all employees who find a spill should locate the spill station to mop it up
CAN YOU BE SIGNED OFF WORK BY THE ER, FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS FOLLOWING A WORK INJURY?
EVEN IF THE ER SIGNS YOU OFF WORK, YOU STILL HAVE TO GO TO MD-NOW, THEY ARE THE WORKERS COMPENSATION DEPT THEY MANAGE YOUR CARE
VIGILANCE WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING ONE?
TO REPORT ANY INJURY EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET MEDICAL CARE
CAN OSHA TURN UP UNANNOUNCED?
YES
HOW FULL CAN A SHARPS BOX BE
3/4 FULL
WHAT CAN BE THE RESULTS OF SLIP, TRIP AND FALL?
INJURIES- a sore leg or minor sprain can be a fracture or torn ligament. After you suffer a slip and fall, it's critical you seek medical attention immediately.
HOW LONG CAN YOU BE PAID ON WORKERS COMPENSATION IN FLORIDA?
104 weeks.
DOES OSHA RECOMMEND MANUAL LIFTING?
There is no such thing as safe manual lifting of a patient
Is OSHA questionnaire and mask fit test mandatory?
Yes
How many Heb B vaccines are in the series
3
First one for example is 0n 1/1/2025
Second is due 1/2/2025
Third is due 1/7/2025
If you slip, trip or fall and are not injured-should you complete a Vigilanz report and inform Employee Health
Yes
If you are on Light Duty, is it optional for you to refuse?
It is optional to refuse, however if you refuse Light Duty and stay home-You will not be paid
WHAT MANUAL HANDLING AIDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS HOSPITAL?
BELTS, SARA STEADY, HOYER LIFT, SLIDE BOARDS,