PPE 2.41
Security personnel will wear appropriate PPE in situations that require:
Physical contact with a patient/individual
Exposure to contaminated spills or leaks
HazMat conditions
What North Carolina Code and institution policy prohibits paper signs?
NC Fire Code, Medical Center Policy
If an officer needs to contact the Engineering Supervisor, what channel should the officer use?
The Emergency Group Channel.
During a Fire Watch, how many hours should the check be conducted.
Every 4 hours and at least 6 checks within a 24 hours period.
A service animal excluded if the animal exhibits what?
Aggressive behavior such as snarling, biting, scratching, or teeth baring; if the animal is excessively noisy; or if the animal exhibits symptoms or signs of infection.
Name at least 5 instances where PPE may be required
Assisting staff with a patient.
When there is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc.)
Assisting staff with a combative patient.
Prior to entering an isolation patient room (which should display an Isolation.
Responses to the Helipad.
Response to Hazmat Spill
Responding to a Medical Emergency
Entering a Construction Zone
Signs and banners for used for approved marketing, directional assistance or other displays must be pre-approved by who?
Communications, Marketing and Media
What Channel is used for a Code 44?
Emergency Group
During a Fire Watch, what should the officer be checking for? Name at least 3
Uncovered smoke detectors
Blocked fire extinguishers
Blocked hose or hose cabinets connectors
Blocked exits and Corridors
Unsecured entry/exit points allowing unauthorized entry
What two things are the handlers not required to have for their animal.
Not required to carry any certification papers indicating the animal has been trained as a service animal.
The animal is not required to wear any special gear or identification, although the animal should be tagged with the appropriate identification information in the
event of separation, to facilitate it being reunited with the owner.
PPE can be found in many areas, name at least 5.
Nursing Units, Par Stock Rooms, Patient Care Rooms, Exam Rooms, Helipad Elevator area, Code 44 Stretcher, Hazmat Carts, Metal Screening Stations
Approved signs and banners must be meet what requirement. There are two.
Laminated and Fire Retardant
Alert Tones should be used for what instances? Name at least 3.
Emergency Conditions: Active Threat on campus, Severe Weather Conditions.
Emergency Event: Code 44, Fire Alarms
Officer needs assistance
Officer not responding to calls over the radio
When an officer finds a safety/fire issue, who should they contact.
The Service Response Center via ECC. The officer should stay at the area if needed and pass along information to ECC.
What does EMTALA stand for?
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Are Signs framed behind glass or enclosed in an approved bulletin board case allowed
Yes
What is the TAC 1 channel to be used for?
Operating frequency for unit to unit traffic and other Winston-Salem campus personnel utilizing radio communication as to not tie up the main channel
When conducting an unlock in a sensitive area, what two things should the officer do?
Make sure the person has their Medical Center ID. If not, (Politely) remind them of medical center policy and ask for identification and purpose.
Have ECC record information into the call log.
What does EMTALA ensure?
In essence, the statute:
- imposes an obligation on the part of the hospital to provide a medical screening examination to determine whether an "emergency medical condition" exists.
Does the Medical Center require annual training for PPE?
Yes, there are 5 modules for PPE training in Healthstream.
What must a bulletin board case be in order to meet compliance restrictions?
It must remain closed.
How many minutes is communications required to call if officers on scene don't give situational update?
3 minutes.
What two things must you always do when responding to an unlock?
Give 10-23 and 10-24 to ECC
Persons located on campus seeking any medical treatment will be referred to?
The Emergency Department.