1. Unit 4: Infection Control and Safety Precautions
Lesson 3: Violations

2. Lesson 3 – Violations Legal implications Legal Implications
A health care facility may be held liable for any injuries or accidents that result from negligence or malpractice. Accidents do sometimes happen, but every member of a health care team must do their best to maintain a safe environment. When an accident happens or safety violation occurs, it must be reported to the supervisor right away

3. Lesson 3 – Violations Event reports Who, what, where, when
Actions taken
Statements by people who were harmed, health care workers involved and witnesses
Documenting and Reporting Violations
When health and safety violations occur in health care facilities, they must be documented and reported.
One way to document violations is by filing event reports. Event reports include the following information:   
Who was involved in the event   
What occurred   
When it occurred   
Where it occurred   
What actions were taken   
Statements by any people who were harmed as a result of the event   
Statements by any health care workers who were involved in the event   
Statements by any witnesses
Health care workers must comply with federal and state laws and the regulations of their facility in regard to documenting and reporting health and safety violations. Penalties for violations may occur

4. Lesson 3 – Violations
These phone numbers should be posted in health care facilities
Poison Control Center
CDC
OSHA
Contact Information
Many times when accidents or incidents happen, it becomes necessary to consult an expert for information. The Poison Control Center, the CDC, and OSHA have telephone hotlines. These phone numbers should be posted in health care facilities.
Poison Control Center   
American Association of Poison Control Centers:   
Many states have Poison Control Centers that are state-operated or locally-operated. Consult the phonebook or Internet.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)   
National AIDS Hotline:   
National Immunization Hotline:   
National STD Hotline:   
Traveler's Health:   
Other questions:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)   
Workplace safety and health-related questions: OSHA