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Safety in the Hospital

Safety in the Hospital. FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO START. Oxygen (Air) Fuel (any material that will burn) Heat (sparks, matches, flames). Major Causes of Fires. Carelessness with smoking and matches Misuse of electricity (overloading a circuit or overuse of extension cords)

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Safety in the Hospital

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  1. Safety in the Hospital

  2. FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO START • Oxygen (Air) • Fuel (any material that will burn) • Heat (sparks, matches, flames)

  3. Major Causes of Fires • Carelessness with smoking and matches • Misuse of electricity (overloading a circuit or overuse of extension cords) • Improper rubbish disposal • Improper storage of flammables (such as gasoline) • Arson

  4. EQUIPMENT Clean lint and grease from laundry and cooking equipment, ventilator hoods, filters, and ducts on a regular basis. Check for and report any cracked or split cords or plugs on the equipment used. Faulty equipment and the improper use of equipment are major causes of fire in health care facilities

  5. EXTENSION CORDS • Avoid using extension cords whenever possible • Don not exceed specified amperage • Do not run extension cords across doorways or anywhere they can be stepped on • DO not plug one extension cord into another and never plug more than one extension cord into an outlet

  6. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY Keep combustibles away from heat producing devices. Prevent sparks in patient areas where oxygen is used. Cap and store combustible liquids properly.

  7. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY Keep maintenance and storage areas clean and free of trash, sawdust, oily rags, etc. Keep halls and stairways clear. Be sure that EXIT signs are always lighted and that emergency lighting is in working order.

  8. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY Never prop open emergency doors. Fire doors not only let people out, they keep fire from spreading.

  9. In the event of a fire, stay calm and RACE… • R-rescue any patient in immediate danger • A-pull the alarm and notify other employees of the location and type of fire • C-contain the fire by closing doors and windows • E-extinguish the fire or evacuate the area

  10. Types of Fire Extinguishers • Main classes: A, B, C, and D • Class A: for combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, or wood • Class B: for flammable or combustible liquids which include gasoline, paint, grease, or cooking fat • Class C: for electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets (the C stands for non-conductive) • Class D: for burning or specific combustible metals

  11. Using a portable fire extinguisher: PASS • Keep your back to the exit and stand 10-20 feet away from the fire • P-Pull the pin • A-Aim low • S-Squeeze the nozzle • Sweep from side to side

  12. Codes at North Hills Hospital Orange--- radiation threat Silver– weapons-hostage Blue – cardiac arrest Red – fire Pink- missing infant/child Gray/black – severe weather/tornado Yellow- disaster plan White- chemical spill Brown- bomb threat Purple- psychiatric/violent patient

  13. Create a Foldable for: • 10 Hospital Codes • RACE • PASS Write the following definitions on the back of one of your foldables: • OSHA, • MSDS • JCAHO ***You will be tested over these!***

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