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Safety and Accident Prevention (Sept 9 th ), Infection Control (Sept 30 th ) Marilee Elias, MSN, RN, CNE June Thompson, DrPH, RN NF I Fall 2014

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True or False There is no such thing as an accident? Accident Definition: Chance, fortune, luck Act of God An unfortunate event

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Injury Epidemiological Model Host Agent (energy) Mechanical Chemical Environment Social Physical The key to prevention

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Unit Outcomes 1. Identify factors that influence accident/injury prevention. 2. Discuss implementation of the National Patient Safety Goals 3. Identify methods to protect clients from injury. 4. Describe safe use of equipment 5. Use clinical decision making/critical thinking when using restraint /safety devices. 6. Identify methods to maintain a safe environment

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Safety is a Basic Human Need

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NCLEX Test Plan 2013 Safe and Effective Care Environment Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Reduction of Risk Potential 9-15%

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Safety/Accident Prevention Injury Prevention Host factors Affecting Safety Age Individual Risk Factors Lifestyle Cognitive Awareness Sensory/Perceptual Alterations Impaired Mobility Physical & Emotional Status Safety Awareness

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Whats age got to do with it? Safety concerns across the lifespan Children Adolescents Adulthood Older Adult

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Children: Why are they susceptible to Injury? Infants/Toddlers Preschooler School-age

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Young Children (