Reporting safety hazards
What is it called when your legally responsible for harm?
A liability
If something goes wrong what's the first thing the healthcare worker should do?
Call the supervisor
What is the most common injury in healthcare?
Back injuries
Which agency is responsible for ensuring safety standards in the workplace ?
OSHA
Which is more important is healthcare quality or quantity?
quality
What is it called when its a failure to take the proper care steps to prevent loss or injury to another person?
Medical negligence
What type of environment should a healthcare worker interview a victim?
a private setting
When lifting something heavy what is the proper way to lift it?
bend hips and knees and have the object close to you
What agency is responsible for protecting human health?
EPA
What does quality mean in healthcare
Taking your time and getting the job done
What is it called when a licensed professional fails to provide services causing harm to the patient
Medical Mel practice
What is a hazard?
anything that can harm you
How should your feet be when lifting?
Shoulder width apart
What does RACE stand for?
Remove
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish
What are regulations?
A rule that was created by authority
True or False fowlers position is good for a young patient
False
What does SDS stand for?
Safety data sheets
What are the strongest muscles of the body
legs
What does EHS stand for
environmental
Health
Safety
What is the study of promoting the safety of a person by adapting the environment and preventing injury?
Ergonomics
True or False substance abuse is a factor of patient safety
True
If the primary exit is blocked what is Plan B
secondary exit
What are body mechanics?
positioning your body in order to prevent injury
What does FDA stand for?
Food drug administration
What is safety
Focuses on avoiding injury