hazmat & emergency codes
DESCRIPTION
HazMat & Emergency Codes. EPNEC Community-Wide Orientation. JCAHO Standards 2006 Environment of Care (EOC). EC 1.10 – Safety Management EC 2.10 - Security Management EC 3.10 - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management. EOC PLANS ….JCAHO (2). EC 4.10 – Emergency Management - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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EPNEC Community-Wide Orientation
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JCAHO Standards 2006 JCAHO Standards 2006 Environment of CareEnvironment of Care
(EOC)(EOC)
• EC 1.10 – Safety Management• EC 2.10 - Security Management• EC 3.10 - Hazardous Materials and
Waste Management
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• EC 4.10 – Emergency Management• EC 5.10 - Fire Safety Management• EC.6.10 - Medical Equipment
Management• EC 7.10 - Utilities Management
EOC PLANS
….JCAHO (2)
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CODE BLUE- CARDIAC ARRESTCODE BLUE- CARDIAC ARREST
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CODE RED - Fire
EXCEPT FOR Thomason:
DR. RED
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VIOLENT SITUATION
CODE STRONG:
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DISASTER….
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
•TENET: CODE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL TRIAGE
•THOMASON: PLAN D
•HCA : CODE D
•WBAMC: CODE TRIAGE
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BOMB THREAT
•HCA: CODE ORANGE
•TENET: CODE ORANGE
•THOMASON: CODE ORANGE
•WBAMC: CODE TRIAGE
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INFANT ABDUCTION
•HCA: CODE ALERT
•TENET: CODE ALERT
•THOMASON: CODE PINK
•WBAMC: CODE PINK
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Knowledge of the proper procedures in the special handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes and materials.
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- Handling, use, and storage guided/defined by local, state, or federal regulation - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Regulations for Bloodborne Pathogens: disposal of blood and blood-soaked items-Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Regulations for handling and disposal of radioactive waste-Other: Hazardous vapors (e.g., gluteraldehyde, ethylene oxide, nitrous oxide)
Hazardous Materials and Waste
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Regulations cont.Regulations cont.
• Hazardous energy sources (e.g. ionizing or non-ionizing radiation, lasers, microwave, ultrasound).
• Joint Commission considers infectious waste as falling into this category of materials (hazardous waste)
• Federal regulations do not define infectious or medical waste as hazardous waste
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TYPES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Health-care workers may use or beexposed to each day
INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCESSome infectious substances (such as some viruses) can be transmitted by blood and other body fluids,equipment, containers, paper goods, glassware, linens and by people.RADIOACTIVE MATERIALSThese require special handling techniques to prevent exposure to personnel and visitors.
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TYPES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALSTYPES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND GASESFor example, chemicals, such as ether or
alcohol, can burn or explode.
TOXIC CHEMICALSA person may be exposed over a long
period of time before effects are noticed.
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Routes of EntryRoutes of Entry
Inhalation- you breath it (most common)
Ingestion- you eat it
Absorption- soaks through skin
Injection- puncture wound
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RememberRemember
•Many hazmats are odorless, colorless and tasteless
•You may be exposed before you know it
•Approach safely
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• Product’s chemical and trade name
• Manufacturer’s name, address, and emergency number
• List of hazardous ingredients
• Details about the product’s physical and chemical characteristics
• Data on fire and explosion characteristics
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MSDS CONT.MSDS CONT.• Health hazard info: routes of entry,
effects of exposure, and signs and symptoms of exposure
• Emergency and first aid instructions• Protective equipment and ventilation
requirements (PPE)• Other precautions for safe handling
and use: disposal of wastes, storage, & spillage recommendations
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YOUR ATTITUDE -- AND ACTIONS – …….COUNT!
You must want to do your job safely and you must understand and use safe practices and methods. That’s what being part of an effective safety team is all about!
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In each area of the facility where you work:Observe signs, and take precautions when entering an area identified as hazardous. Know what’s inside a container before you handle it!
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• Gloves & Goggles
• Masks
• Respirator
• Gowns & Aprons
• Footwear
• Good hygiene
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• You know what it is, staff trained to handle without assistance
• Small quantity• No immediate danger to staff
exposed• Contain the spill• Act Quickly• Wear PPE• FOR OTHER SPILLS: Notify
proper personnel, clear immediate area
(e.g. unknown substance , large amt. or dangerous substance)
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• Before entering or leaving work area• Before and after contact with patient• After handling items such as bedpans,
dressings, etc.• After removing gloves• After using the toilet, blowing your nose
or covering a sneeze• Before eating, drinking or handling food
or smoking
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• Let falling objects fall• Practice safe handling
techniques• Don’t reach into
containers• Dispose of sharps
carefully
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• Take training seriously
• Avoid taking shortcuts
• Report unsafe conditions
• Know emergency procedures