SAFETY In Healthcare Principles of Health Science Mr. Woodson

Body Substance Isolation Known as BSI--- is a technique used to assume all body fluids are a potential risk. Known as BSI--- is a technique used to assume all body fluids are a potential risk. Follow BSI precautions even when body fluids are not present. Follow BSI precautions even when body fluids are not present. Potential Harmful Body Fluids: Blood Urine Feces Saliva

All human blood and body fluids should be considered infectious, and precautions should be taken to avoid contact All human blood and body fluids should be considered infectious, and precautions should be taken to avoid contact Personal Protective Equipment- PPE GLOVES EYEWEAR SURGICAL MASK GOWNS SURGICAL CAP

CPR No case of disease transmission has ever been reported as a result of a rescuer performing mouth to mouth. However, a barrier is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!! No case of disease transmission has ever been reported as a result of a rescuer performing mouth to mouth. However, a barrier is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Universal Precautions People infected with Hepatitis of HIV may not show symptoms or even know they have the virus. People infected with Hepatitis of HIV may not show symptoms or even know they have the virus. Gloves are worn to protect the healthcare worker not for benefit for the patient.

So What happens When Your Pt Urinates on You?????? Do you scream??? Slap your patient??? Turn and run away??? If you have been exposed to bodily fluids you need to clean the contaminated areas ASAP

If exposure happens at work you must report it to a supervisor. If exposure happens at work you must report it to a supervisor. BEST way to clean contaminated an area is old fashioned soap and water 5 Steps To Washing Your Hands 1.Wet- use warm or cold water 2.Lather- put soap in hands and rub together 3.Scrub- at least 20 seconds- sing the Happy birthday song twice 4.Rinse- under clean water 5.Dry- using a fresh clean towel

Scene Safety

Major causes of fires: Matches Cigarettes Electricity overuse Improper storage of flammables IF YOU ARE NOT TRAINED DON’T GO IN

a material (as flammable or poisonous material) that would be a danger to life or to the environment if released without precautions HAZMAT

Contamination- the deposit, absorption, or adsorption of radioactive material, or of biological or chemical agents on or near structures, areas, personnel, or objects Contamination- the deposit, absorption, or adsorption of radioactive material, or of biological or chemical agents on or near structures, areas, personnel, or objects Decontamination- to make an object or area safe for unprotected personnel by removing, neutralizing, or destroying any harmful substance, as radioactive material or poisonous gas. Decontamination- to make an object or area safe for unprotected personnel by removing, neutralizing, or destroying any harmful substance, as radioactive material or poisonous gas.

HAZMAT Safety Zone Early priority at the scene of a hazmat crash is to establish a safety zone. 3 zones are established. Early priority at the scene of a hazmat crash is to establish a safety zone. 3 zones are established. Hot Zone- known as the exclusion zone- this is where contamination can occur Hot Zone- known as the exclusion zone- this is where contamination can occur Warm zone- zone that patients and rescuers enter into when leaving the hot zone Warm zone- zone that patients and rescuers enter into when leaving the hot zone Cold zone- known as the support zone. Before you can enter the cold zone you must shed all contaminated clothes and equipment. Cold zone- known as the support zone. Before you can enter the cold zone you must shed all contaminated clothes and equipment.

Upon exiting the hot zone everyone has to be decontaminated. This includes: Removal of all contaminated clothes The patient or rescuer is then scrubbed down with soap and water

1. Apologize and try to resolve the problem. 2. Listen to the patient and respect his or her frustrations. 3. Don’t take it personally. 4. Always be polite, but find creative ways to address this obnoxious behavior. 5. In order to resolve the problem, address with the patient that there is a problem. 6. Refer to another assistant if the patient has a personal grudge with you that can’t be resolved. If you ever feel that your safety is in danger get to a safe place and alert the police ASAP

Leave this scene immediately and wait for the police Why is this scene the most dangerous???

Lifting and Moving Use your strongest muscle groups when you lift These include: upper arms shouldersthighsbuttocks

Rules for Lifting Bend at knees, not waist Bend at knees, not waist Keep back straight Keep back straight Spread feet about 12” apart. Spread feet about 12” apart. Position one foot slightly forward. Position one foot slightly forward. Point feet in direction of movement. Point feet in direction of movement. Stand close to object Stand close to object

Lift in a smooth motion to prevent injury Lift in a smooth motion to prevent injury Avoid twisting the body when lifting or turning with a load. Avoid twisting the body when lifting or turning with a load. Move your feet and turn whole body in direction you need to go. Move your feet and turn whole body in direction you need to go.

Rules for Carrying or Reaching Carry objects close to body. Carry objects close to body. Do not over stack. Do not over stack. Careful reaching above head – use step ladder. Careful reaching above head – use step ladder. But, never stand on top of ladder!!! But, never stand on top of ladder!!!

Use Assistive Devices

Choosing the right footwear FIRE PROOFFIRE PROOF Steel Toe Good protection for the feet Leather shoe- not absorbent- wipes clean easily Never a good option for working with patients or heavy objects.

Posture Maintain good posture when sitting or standing. DON’T SLOUCH Slouching fatigues the muscles and increases chance of injury.

Physical Fitness Rarely is it just 1 event that causes an injury. Rarely is it just 1 event that causes an injury. Normally it is a combination of things like physical fitness, posture, poor body mechanics. Work out Stay active Get good rest ASK FOR HELP!!!