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Promotion of Safety
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12:1 Using BodyMechanics
• Muscles work best when used correctly• Correct use of muscles makes lifting, pulling,
and pushing easier• Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain and
saves energy• Prevents injury to self and others
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Rules of GoodBody Mechanics
• Maintain a broad base of support• Bend from the hips and knees to get close to
an object• Use the strongest muscles to do the job• Use the weight of your body to help push or
pull an object• Carry heavy objects close to the body
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Rules of Good Body Mechanics (continued)
• Avoid twisting your body as you work• Avoid bending for long periods of time• Get help if a patient or object is too heavy to
lift alone• Use assistive equipment when needed (e.g.,
mechanical lifts, transfer (gait) belts, wheelchairs)
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Change old habits and make good habits-
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Back Supports
• Effectiveness is controversial• Some believe it reminds
wearer to use body mechanics
• Others believe it provides false security.
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Preventing Accidentsand Injuries
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)– Division of the Department of Labor– Establishes and enforces safety standards
in the workplace– Two main standards that affect health care:
• Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals• Standard and Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard
• Requires employers to inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in workplace
• All manufacturers must provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with any hazardous product they sell
• Specific information must be on the MSDS• Specifies training for employees
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MSDS for Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
• http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924298
• Notice the required categories and information supplied
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Bloodborne PathogenStandard
• Contains mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
• Diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and AIDS
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Patient Safety
• Equipment and Solutions
• Patient/Resident Safety
• Personal Safety
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Observing Fire Safety
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Classes of Fire Extinguishers
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Rules in Case of Fire
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DO NOT PANIC. STAY CALM AND FOLLOW THE FACILITIES POLICY.
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Both you and your patient are made safe by your actions and decisions.
• http://www.psqh.com/home.html
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