Personal safety
What is body mechanics
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance, so you don’t hurt yourself
Acronym RACE
R- rescue (move people out of building)
A- activate (fire alarms)
C- contain (close doors, windows turn off oxygen)
E- extinguise fire (fire extinguisher or sprinklers)
medicine error
unsafe surgical care
diagnoses error
blood clots
sepsis
Acronym SDS
Safety Data Sheet
OSHA meaning
Occupational Safety and Health Administation
Rules of body mechanics
1- broad base of support at 8-10 inches apart with slightly staggered feet
2- bend at hips and knees
3- hold object closest to your body
4- pivot feet instead of twisting
5- move bed up to desirable working position
6- when turning a wheelchair point in the direction with your toes
Acronym PASS (fire extinguisher)
P- pull
A- aim
S- squeeze
S- sweep
Patient Privacy
Knock
close door and close curtain
identification (name and dob)
SDS should provide what type of information
Chemicals in product
PPE while handling this product
how to properly store
emergency first aid
instructions on the product
What vaccine is free to all healthcare workers
Hepatitis B
What does PPE stand for
Personal Safety Equipment
Fire Extinguisher Class
A- used on paper, wood, etc
B- flammable liquids
C- electrical fires
D- burning metal
K- burning martial
Identify patient
Ask name and dob then check charts and wrist band
True or False
cost of medicine should not be on the SDS
True
Acronym WHO
World Health Organization
Chemical in eye First Aid
Flush eye out with water immediately, don’t rub your eye, inform your instructor
Prevent fires
Dispose of waste
don’t overload circuits (no frayed or damaged cords)
store flammable materials in proper containers
dont block safety hazards
never handle electrical equipment with wet hands
True of False
if a patient doesn’t give you consent should you do the procedure anyway
False. You always need patients consent and have correct authorization
Types of Body Fluids
Blood
urine and stool
mucus
saliva
Should you operate on equipment you don’t know how to use
No, have someone who knows how to operate the machine teach you. Read instructions. Report any damage
Injury on the Job
If you had a injury on the job tell your supervisor so you can get the right care for the injury and they can make sure your on the right track
Feet away from fire
6 to 10 feet
Safety Checks before leaving a pt room
Patient has good alignment
side rails up (2 in hospital (unless instructed to have more) and 0 in nursing home (unless instructed to do so)
Neat and clean
bed locked
call bell available
How many times to read a label on the medicine/ chemical
At least 3
Acronym PPE