2.01 Patient and Healthcare

Professional Safety Considerations

Safety Considerations

Patient Safety

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Patient Safety

1. Perform procedures for which you have been trained

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2. Always identify the patient

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3. Explain the procedures

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4. Observe patient for response to treatment

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5. Assure patient safety after procedures

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5. Assure patient safety after procedures

Always place call bell within patient’s reach

Always answer call

bell immediately

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Healthcare Professional Safety

1. Walk, don’t run

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2. Report injury, accident or

unsafe situation

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3. Wash hands frequently

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4. Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury

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5. Avoid “horseplay”

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6. Always follow instructions carefully

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7. Use correct posture and body mechanics =

The efficient movement and balance of the body

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Walk, don’t run Report injury, accident, or unsafe situation Wash hands frequently Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury Avoid “horseplay” Always follow directions Use correct posture and body mechanics

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Ergonomics

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Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomics

The study of workplace design and equipment used by employees that contribute to the comfort efficiency safety ease of use

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Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomic Program

Personal components include1. Comfort

2. Good posture

3. Exercise to prevent stiffness and soreness

4. Body mechanics

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Healthcare Professional SafetyErgonomic Program

Workplace design includes1. Comfort

2. Placement of furniture for ease of work

3. Avoidance of repetitive motions

4. Awareness of hazards in the environment

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Body Mechanics

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Healthcare Professional Safety

Body Mechanics The efficient movement and balance

of the body

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Body Mechanics

Reasons for use:Best use of muscles

Makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier

Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain

Saves energy

Prevents injury

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Body Mechanics

1- Maintain a broad base of support

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Body Mechanics2- Bend at the hips and knees; get close to the person or object to

  pick up object

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3- Use the strongest muscles when standing

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4- Use your body weight to help push

or pull

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5- Carry heavy objects close to the body

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6- Avoid twisting the body

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7- Bend at hips and knees to place object

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Body Mechanics8- Avoid bending for extended periods

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9- Get help if the person or object is too heavy for you to lift

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Remember! Proper Body Mechanic Rules:

“Always use proper body mechanics, utilize teamwork, and utilize assistive devices such as

mechanical lifts.”

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11- What is the best way for 2 nurses to transfer an overweight patient?