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Safety: provide examples of each of the following competencies. In outpatient behavioral health clinic

Facilitate effective use of strategies to reduce risk of harm to self or others in the health care setting

Examine factors that create a culture of safety in the health care setting

Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures, including emergency preparedness and response, and safety issues.

Display safety in communication and interview techniques in the health care setting

Informatics: provide examples of each of the following competencies. In outpatient behavioral health clinic

Identify high quality electronic sources of healthcare data.

Appraise technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care.

Protect confidentiality of electronic health records.

Complete a comprehensive review of a client health record.

Documents in medical records as required/allowed per clinical agency.

Answer 1

1. The correct option is a)

In outpatient behaviour health clinic safety can be ensured by facilitating effective use of strategies to reduce risk of harm to self or others in the health care setting . Some of the methods are :-

1. Schedule hazard surveys and safety/health inspections in all areas

2. Implement an effective hazard reporting system available to employees

3. Investigate all safety incidents for root causes

4. Perform job hazard analysis for all departments

5. Keep safety, health rules, and work practices readily available

6. Have applicable OSHA- mandated safety programs in place

7. Make sure personal protective equipment is being used effectively

8. Ensure appropriate housekeeping is properly maintained

9. Confirm the facility has disaster plans for internal and external emergency situations

10. Analyze workplace injury/illness data

11. Promote the performance of safety and health responsibilities through organized polices

12. Provide safety and health training for all levels of employees at least annually

1. The correct option is b)

Appraise technology and information management tools to support safe processes of care.

Use of technology and it's advancement in providing efficient care.