1. Preventing Accidents and Injuries
Promotion of Safety
Preventing Accidents and Injuries

2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Establish and enforces safety standards for the workplace.

3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Should include : product ID info
Protection or precautions that must be used
Instructions for safe use
Procedure for handling spills
Clean up and disposal
ER first aid procedures
Ingredient in Clorox SODIUM CHLORINE

5. 2 Main Standards That Affect the Health Care Worker
Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals standards requires that employers inform all employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace.
Blood borne Pathogens standards has mandates to protect hcw from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids.

6. Three diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids
Hepatitis B, caused by HBV
Hepatitis C, caused by HCV
AIDS, caused by HIV
Bloodborne pathogen: blood components, urine, stool, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva

7. Equipment & Solutions Safety
Do not operate any equipment unless you have been instructed
Do not operate equipment when instructor is out of the room
Report any damaged equipment immediately
Do not mix solutions from bottles unlabeled
Some solutions can be poisonous, so avoid contact with skin or eyes
Do not use damaged or frayed electrical cords
If a solution gets in your eye flush immediately
If a particle gets in your eye notify instructor

8. Patient/Resident Safety
Do not perform any procedure on patients unless instructed to do so
Provide privacy for patients at all times (knock on door, draw curtains, close door)
Always identify your patient (check wristband, ask name, ask birthdate)
Explain procedure to pt & never do procedure if pt refuses

9. Safety Checkpoint for Patient in Bed
Patient in comfortable position
Side rails up if indicated (minimum of 2)
Bed at lowest level to floor
Bed wheels are locked
Call signal in reach
Leave area clean and neat

10. Personal Safety Use correct body mechanics Wear the required uniform
Walk-do not run in the lab/clinical area
Report any personal injury or accident, no matter how small
Keep all areas neat and clean
Wash your hands frequently
Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, mouth, hair
Wear safety glasses when instructed to do so