Question

6. Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to: a. blood, b. other body fluids, c. needle sticks, d. chemicals. (XII,C.2) A. blood: B. other body fluids C. needle sticks: D. chemicals: 7. Discuss fire safety issues in an ambulatory healthcare environment. (XII.C.3) Describe fundamental principles for evacuation of a healthcare setting. (XII.C.4) 8. Describe the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting. (XII.C.5) 9. 10. Discuss protocols for disposal of biological chemical materials (XII.C.6)

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A. Blood:

• Inform the supervisor.
• Clean the area with betadine.
• Take the appropriate vaccine.

B. Body fluid

• wash with soap and water.
• Review the employee's vaccination history.
• Document the incident report.

C. needle stick

• Expel the blood and clean under running water.
• Assess the risk of illness.
• Do lab test and vaccinate immediately.

D. Chemicals:

• Identify the type of chemicals.
• Treat with proper antidotes.

7. The most common fire safety issues in the ambulatory care setting are the lack of standard of fire safety measures, lack of training of staff, inadequate fire safety exit routes. Emergency plans are difficult to execute.

8. Evacuation is done as per the safety officer order. Assembly point should be announced and exit route must be clear. There should be enough light for the people. Map the floor of exit route with the arrow mark. There should be multiple exit route and it should have wide space.

9. The purpose of the Safety Data sheet is to provide detailed information about the hazardous material used in health care settings. It gives a detailed description of the product and the safety measures to be followed in the workplace. It protects the staff by ensures the safe handling of the products and to take emergency measures.

10. Protocols for disposal of biological chemical materials are

• Chemical materials should be deactivated with disinfection.
• Disposal of substance in labeled container.
• Some chemical waste should be recycled.