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Unit E: Safety Practices

Unit E: Safety Practices. 2H05. Promote safety practices in a health care setting. Specific Objectives: 2H05.01- Apply body mechanics and client safety measures. 2H05.02-Observe fire safety regulations. Using Body Mechanics. Why use body mechanics?

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Unit E: Safety Practices

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  1. Unit E: Safety Practices

  2. 2H05. Promote safety practices in a health care setting. Specific Objectives: 2H05.01- Apply body mechanics and client safety measures. 2H05.02-Observe fire safety regulations.

  3. Using Body Mechanics • Why use body mechanics? • Body Mechanics The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.

  4. Muscles work best when used correctly. Correct use makes lifting, pulling and pushing easier. Correct use prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain saves energy. Correct body mechanics prevents injury to self. Four main reasons for using proper body mechanics:

  5. An example of poor body mechanics.

  6. 1. Use a broad base of support. 2. Don’t twist and lift. 3. Don’t bend for long periods of time. 4. Get help if the load is too heavy. 5. Bend from the hips and knees, not the waist. 6. Use the strongest muscles to do the job. 7. Push or pull using the weight of your body. 8. Carry objects close to the body. Good Body Mechanics Rules

  7. Aerobic exercises may include walking on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike, or swimming. These activities can relieve the stress of low back pain, and they can cause your body to release endorphins into the blood stream. Endorphins are your body's own natural painkillers. Rehabilitation

  8. What muscles do you use when picking up heavy object? • Quadriceps femoris

  9. If a large patient is unable to help transfer himself or herself, seek help from other healthcare workers. Large Patients

  10. Refusal of Services • If patients have company in room at don’t want you to perform services Ie. VS • You should do what????

  11. Never use solutions from bottles that are not labeled. Solutions

  12. Students should not … Diagnose Pick up medication with their car. Leave the building without permission Smoke in uniform Wear dangly jewelry Students….

  13. Curtain is pulled • Call patient name out before going behind curtain.

  14. Carrying Water • If carrying a basin of water, hold it close to the body.

  15. If student get in an accidentthey should???? Report it to their instructor immediately…

  16. Observing Fire Safety Canceling any one of the triangle's sides will stop the fire! Three things are needed to start a fire

  17. Major causes of fires: • 1.Carelessness with smoking and matches2.Misuse of electricity3.Defects in heating systems4.Spontaneous ignition5.Improper rubbish disposal6.Arson

  18. 1. Class A- (pressurized water) Use on combustibles. For ordinary materials such as paper, cloth, wood, & cardboard. When using a fire extinguisher you should release the lock pin & discharge extinguisher using a side-to-side motion. Fire extinguishers

  19. 2. Class B- (carbon dioxide CO2 ) Use flammable or combustible liquids. For gasoline, oil, paint, liquid, cooking fats, etc. Leaves a powdery, snow like residue that irritates the skin & eyes. If water is used on these types of fires, it will spread. Fire extinguishers

  20. Fire extinguishers 3. Class C- (dry chemical-contains potassium bicarbonate or potassium chloride). *Use on electrical fires. *For energized electrical equipment such as power tools, appliances, and switches. *Water is particularly dangerous because of the risk of electrical shock.

  21. 4. Class ABC –(graphite-type chemical) Use on all fires. Multipurpose extinguisher. Fire extinguishers http://www.howcast.com/videos/341988-How-To-Use-a-Fire-Extinguisher And now the Smoothie! ~ http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/alton-brown-makes-a-smoothie-part-2-10809/1165044/

  22. Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you. Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. Squeeze the lever slowly & evenly. Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:

  23. In case of fire: 1. Remain calm 2. If your safety is in danger, evacuate the area and sound the alarm.

  24. If the fire is small (and you are not in danger) determine what type of fire it is and use the proper extinguisher. . http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8561386.stm

  25. Remove patients from harm Sound the alarm Close all doors and windows To prevent drafts that cause the fire to spread more rapidly. Shut off electrical equipment & oxygen. Do NOT use the elevators. Know your health facility’s fire safety plan.

  26. Rules forPreventing Fires • Obey No Smoking signs • Extinguish matches, cigarettes, and other flammable items completely. • Dispose of all waste materials in proper containers. • Before using electrical equipment, check for damaged cords or improper grounding.

  27. Avoid overloading electrical outlets. Store flammable materials in proper containers and in safe areas. If you spill a flammable liquid, wipe it up immediately. Do not allow clutter to accumulate in rooms, closets, doorways or traffic areas. Make sure nothing is blocking fire exits. When oxygen is in use, post a No-Smoking – Oxygen in Use sign. Remove all smoking materials from the room. Rules forPreventing Fires

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