OTA 205 (Safty)
Safety in the Lab
Remember:
- Follow universal precautions/infection control practices.
-Use equipment as intended.
-Report any damaged equipment
-Keep the lab clean.
-When you arrive in the lab, do a quick check to ensure everything is orderly.
-Clean up your work area
-Avoid clutter or tripping hazards by keeping desks, personal items.
-Maintain a clear walkway to each exit and to the storage area of the lab.
-When leaving the lab, check to ensure everything is clean and put away.
Universal Precuations
Hand washing, PPE, No Nail Polish, ect.
What do you look for in a Environmental Scan in healthcare?
Hazard(Spills, frayed cords), Obstical, Tubing and lines, Patient condition,
Fall Prevention
Always record falls, Have mats, work on balance and strength, make sure they have their BADLs divices, find way to control obsticals
Crisis Cycle
Anxiety/Questioning: we support--> Verbal Aggression: Assertive-->Physical Aggression: Defensive, call for help--> Tension Reduction:Therapeutic Supports
What is considered Violence
Causing harm, attempting harm, threatening to harm
How to keep yourself safe?
Follow Safty Cautions, Calm yourself, Know how to call for help, Be aware of exits, Be aware of self and your non verbals
Signs of Violence or Agression
Avoiding eye contact, chest puff, rocking motion,boxer stance, fist clenching, thousand yard stare, target glance, sweating, heavy breathing
How to descalate agression
validate: acknoledge the persons feelings
Help find options: Whatever they chose is there own decision but let them now the consequences of there decision
Allow for choice: Respect their will
Staying Safe when working Alone
Know safe work proceedures, park in well light and easy acessable areas, Call your work tell where you are and how long ou will be, have safe acess to client home, leave if you feel unsafe and report to work once you're at a safe distance