Lecture 3 Safety Flashcards
1
Q
Safety
A
Freedom from psychological and physical injuries, basic human need
2
Q
Factors affecting safety
A
Patient Environment
Physical factors
Physical hazards
3
Q
Patient Environment
A
Physical factors + Psychosocial factors
4
Q
Physical factors
A
Basic Needs
5
Q
Psychosocial factors
A
Warmth, family care
6
Q
Physical Hazards
A
Lighting obstacles fire poisoning security Exposure to infection Pollution (air, water, noise) Terrorism
7
Q
Infants/toddlers/preschoolers
A
Chocking (suffocation, shoving things up her nose) Falling (concussions) Burns Drowning (leading cause of death) Poisoning Car seat safety
8
Q
School aged Children
A
Broken bones
Increased activities
Bullying, strangers, internet
9
Q
Adolescence
A
Peers
Risk taking behaviours
Sexual practices
Suicide
10
Q
Adults
A
Lifestyle habits
Substance use
Stress
11
Q
Older Adults
A
Physiological changes
Chronic conditions
Multiple meds
12
Q
Risks in the institution
A
o Chemicals- disinfectants, meds… o Microorganisms- nosocomial infections o Equipment – check regularly o Perception of Safety o Risk for medical/procedural errors- incident reports (near misses) (any incident)
13
Q
Falls
A
90% oh hospital
14
Q
Restraint
A
Physical Chemical Environment
