Where can you find information on emergency policies?
Safety books located in each department, or......
on the Shared drive S:\All Departments\Policies & Procedures Hospital Wide\Safety
100
Name an example of an internal disaster
Answers will vary
100
Name 2 people you need to report any work injury to.
your manager and the Employee Health nurse
100
How are emergency codes communicated internally?
Overhead paging system
200
Name 2 evacuation routes from your primary work location
Answers will vary
200
What is the new name for Code Black?
Severe Weather Alert
200
Who can initiate a disaster protocol?
Anyone, but typically the first person to be aware of a disaster can initiate it.
200
Where can you get information on Needlestick Exposures?
In your department safety book, or
S:\All Departments\Policies & Procedures Hospital Wide\Employee Health\Blood Borne Pathogens
200
How is severe weather information communicated to the hospital?
Through the Severe Weather Alert box located at the hospital nurse station
300
How can air handlers be turned off if we need to Shelter in Place?
Plant can do it electronically, or anyone can do it manually by pulling the labeled levers on the panel in the boiler room.
300
How is an emergency code activated?
A page sent overhead and/or a call initiated through the Tyco Alert System.
300
Who can make the decision to evacuate?
Incident Commander
Fire Department
Law Enforcement
Gas company
300
Where can you get information on work place injury reporting?
In your department Safety Book, or
Benergy
300
How can staff be notified of a disaster event?
Overhead page
Tyco Alert System notification call
Media coverage
400
Name your best hiding location for your primary work area in case of a violent crime.
Answers will vary
400
Who do you call if a patient comes to the hospital with a complaint associated with a chemical exposure?
Page the Decontamination Team and notify provider on call.
400
What is the name of the disaster leadership structure used by this hospital?
Hospital Incident Command Staff
400
How can you request a work station ergonomic evaluation?
Submit a request form to PT. Forms can be found on Benergy, or as an addendum to the Ergonimics policy under the Employee Health folder on the shared drive.
400
Name 3 different communication modalities that can be used by the hospital to communicate with outside entities.
Phone
Fax
Cell phone
Text
Hand held radio
Satellite phone
500
Name 3 entrances that are not locked 24 hours per day.
Main Entrance, ER Entrance and Clinic Main Entrance
500
When do you call law enforcement for help?
Whenever you feel that you need to!
500
How is the hospital disaster leadership structure initiated?
Paging overhead or activating Tyco Alert System
500
Name 3 vaccines recommeded for healthcare workers.
Influenza
Hepatitis B
Tdap
500
What is proper paging etiquette?
Speak clearly and
Push the receiver button down with your finger before replacing the handset onto the cradle.