Chapter 13 Part 2 Flashcards
Provides guidelines for common functions and terminology to support clear communication and collaboration during an emergency
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Identify and prioritize potential emergencies
Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA)
Overarching plan for the environment of care
Master planning and intervention clarification
Outlines the design of the safety functions for the organization
Conduct proactive risk assessment of the physical environment
Staff preparedness education is also key
Evaluated annually
Safety Management
Describes procedures to manage door access, visiting hours, and after-hours access
Security in parking areas
Employee identification badges or keys
Increased security for sensitive areas
Security risk assessment conducted annually
Security Management
Selecting, handling, storing, transporting, using, and disposing of hazardous materials
Identifying, evaluating, and maintaining an inventory of hazardous materials and waste used or generated by the organization
Managing chemical, chemotherapeutic, radioactive, body fluid, and infectious waste, including sharps
Monitoring and disposing of hazardous gases and vapor
Providing adequate and appropriate space and protective equipment for the safe handing and storage of hazardous materials and wastes
Reporting and investigating all hazardous material or waste spills, exposure, and other incident
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
Inspection, testing, and maintaining fire detection and protection equipment
Reporting and investigating fire protection deficiencies, failures, and user errors
Evaluating proposed acquisition of bedding, window coverings, furnishings, room decorations, wastebaskets, and equipment in the context of fire safety
Develop and implement a fire response plan
Conduct fire drills for each shift
Oversee safety of construction and remodeling activities
Conduct a life safety assessment
Life Safety Management
Establishing risk criteria for identifying and evaluating medical equipment and performing inventories of medical equipment
Selecting and acquiring equipment
Identifying process to respond to equipment malfunction or failure
Develop an inventory of clinical, life safety, and security alarms to be evaluated for frequency of inspection, testing and maintenance
Maintaining appropriate procedures for monitoring the equipment’s functioning and providing maintenance strategies when necessary
Tracking systems for all occurrences associated with each piece of equipment that resulted in increased exposure to risk of injury to patients or personnel
Medical Equipment Management
All utility resources are functioning properly
Employees are prepared to perform appropriate procedures to manage disruptions in service and its effects on patient services
Infection control and facility surveillance processes are coordinated
Utilities Management
