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Which service is specifically provided by First Responder Support Services?
Which service is specifically provided by First Responder Support Services?
- Family counseling (correct)
- Work-life balance workshops
- Substance abuse education
- Emergency medical training
What is NOT included in the infection control program for firefighters?
What is NOT included in the infection control program for firefighters?
- Personal protective clothing
- Public health education (correct)
- Immunization
- Waste disposal
Fire department personnel must wash their hands for a minimum of how many seconds?
Fire department personnel must wash their hands for a minimum of how many seconds?
- 30 seconds
- 15 seconds
- 25 seconds
- 20 seconds (correct)
How are Hepatitis B vaccinations provided to fire department personnel?
How are Hepatitis B vaccinations provided to fire department personnel?
What guideline is specified for cleaning equipment within the fire department(except bunker gear)?
What guideline is specified for cleaning equipment within the fire department(except bunker gear)?
Which organization offers counseling specifically for first responders and their families?
Which organization offers counseling specifically for first responders and their families?
What does total body fluid isolation consider?
What does total body fluid isolation consider?
Which body fluid is explicitly identified as not applicable to Universal Precautions when it does not contain visible blood?
Which body fluid is explicitly identified as not applicable to Universal Precautions when it does not contain visible blood?
What type of pathogens are primarily transmitted through inhalation of contaminated air?
What type of pathogens are primarily transmitted through inhalation of contaminated air?
How should personnel manage contact with contaminated surfaces according to the procedures?
How should personnel manage contact with contaminated surfaces according to the procedures?
Which of the following is an example of a condition that requires the use of N95 respirators?
Which of the following is an example of a condition that requires the use of N95 respirators?
What is the recommended protocol for dealing with body fluids, according to total Body Fluid Isolation (BSI)?
What is the recommended protocol for dealing with body fluids, according to total Body Fluid Isolation (BSI)?
Which of the following body fluids is categorized under Universal Precautions as potentially carrying HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which of the following body fluids is categorized under Universal Precautions as potentially carrying HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Direct contact transmission primarily involves which of the following?
Direct contact transmission primarily involves which of the following?
Which diseases can be transmitted through the ingestion of fecal matter?
Which diseases can be transmitted through the ingestion of fecal matter?
What is the primary reason for wearing disposable gloves?
What is the primary reason for wearing disposable gloves?
What type of clothing is to be worn when there is a chance of splashing blood or body fluid?
What type of clothing is to be worn when there is a chance of splashing blood or body fluid?
What should be done immediately after a needle has been uncapped?
What should be done immediately after a needle has been uncapped?
Which of the following actions is acceptable while wearing gloves?
Which of the following actions is acceptable while wearing gloves?
How should uniforms soiled with blood or body fluids be treated?
How should uniforms soiled with blood or body fluids be treated?
What is the correct action after every emergency run and after decontaminating equipment?
What is the correct action after every emergency run and after decontaminating equipment?
Which device is recommended over mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?
Which device is recommended over mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?
What is the primary purpose of the sharps containers located at fire stations?
What is the primary purpose of the sharps containers located at fire stations?
What is the minimum time required for soaking a medical device in an approved disinfectant solution for high-level disinfection?
What is the minimum time required for soaking a medical device in an approved disinfectant solution for high-level disinfection?
what condition should biomedical waste be disposed of in the red infectious waste container?
what condition should biomedical waste be disposed of in the red infectious waste container?
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for cleaning a laryngoscope handle?
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for cleaning a laryngoscope handle?
Which item is NOT appropriate for disposal in a bio hazardous waste container?
Which item is NOT appropriate for disposal in a bio hazardous waste container?
What action should be taken when the bio waste container at a fire station becomes full?
What action should be taken when the bio waste container at a fire station becomes full?
What should be done with used medical sharps immediately after use?
What should be done with used medical sharps immediately after use?
What is the minimum time to keep contaminated equipment (except bunker gear)wet with a bleach solution for proper disinfection?
What is the minimum time to keep contaminated equipment (except bunker gear)wet with a bleach solution for proper disinfection?
How should sharps waste be transported from fire stations?
How should sharps waste be transported from fire stations?
When should a sharps container be changed?
When should a sharps container be changed?
Should sharps ever be transported outside an approved sharps container?
Should sharps ever be transported outside an approved sharps container?
What should be ensured regarding the vehicle used to transport infectious waste?
What should be ensured regarding the vehicle used to transport infectious waste?
What is the recommended protocol for cleaning bunker gear?
What is the recommended protocol for cleaning bunker gear?
What should be done if an EMSA unit cannot provide an empty sharps container?
What should be done if an EMSA unit cannot provide an empty sharps container?
Which of the following items is specifically excluded from being placed in the bio hazardous waste container?
Which of the following items is specifically excluded from being placed in the bio hazardous waste container?
Which of the following is an example of infectious waste?
Which of the following is an example of infectious waste?
The burden of cleaning or decontamination an emergency scene contaminated with blood or bodily fluids will be?
The burden of cleaning or decontamination an emergency scene contaminated with blood or bodily fluids will be?
If the property is owned or operated by the city of Tulsa who should be requested to assist and serve as liaison with city-county health department?
If the property is owned or operated by the city of Tulsa who should be requested to assist and serve as liaison with city-county health department?
In order to reduce the amount of communicable disease spread _____ wipe down all headsets and portable radios with an approved _____ wipe
In order to reduce the amount of communicable disease spread _____ wipe down all headsets and portable radios with an approved _____ wipe
Periodically the bag used to line the large container will be removed and placed into a ______ carton
Periodically the bag used to line the large container will be removed and placed into a ______ carton
Hepatitis __ and viral meningitis are specifically transmitted through the ingestion of _____ matter
Hepatitis __ and viral meningitis are specifically transmitted through the ingestion of _____ matter
If the property is owned by the city, the _____ materials team should be requested to assist and serve as a liaison with city-_____ health department and the contractor who collects hazardous materials for the city
If the property is owned by the city, the _____ materials team should be requested to assist and serve as a liaison with city-_____ health department and the contractor who collects hazardous materials for the city
Flashcards
EAP
EAP
Employee Assistance Program, a voluntary program for City employees and families, offering support for various issues like marital, financial, or emotional problems.
First Responder Support Services
First Responder Support Services
Provides free counseling to Tulsa Fire and Police employees and their families, offering individual, marital, and family counseling.
Infection Control Program
Infection Control Program
Aims to prevent infections among department members and the public, including immunization, PPE, and waste disposal guidelines.
Universal Precautions
Universal Precautions
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PPE
PPE
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Infectious Waste
Infectious Waste
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Sharps Disposal
Sharps Disposal
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Biohazard Waste
Biohazard Waste
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Decontamination Protocols
Decontamination Protocols
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Hepatitis B Vaccination
Hepatitis B Vaccination
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Handwashing Protocol
Handwashing Protocol
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Body Fluid Isolation
Body Fluid Isolation
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Airborne Diseases
Airborne Diseases
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogens
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Waste Disposal
Waste Disposal
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Training
Training
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Self-referral
Self-referral
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Supervisor Referral
Supervisor Referral
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Counseling Services
Counseling Services
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Study Notes
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary program available for all City employees and immediate family members.
- Provides support for various issues: marital, financial, legal, emotional, alcohol, and drug problems.
- Referral can occur through self-referral, recommendations, or supervisor referrals.
First Responder Support Services
- Offers free counseling for Tulsa Fire and Police Department employees and their families.
- Services include individual, marital, and family counseling provided by psychologists.
- Counseling services are accessible via self-referral only.
Infection Control Program
- Aims to reduce infection spread among department members and the public.
- Addresses guidelines on immunization, PPE, decontamination, and waste disposal.
- Hepatitis B vaccinations are available at no cost for personnel responding to medical emergencies or handling infectious waste.
- Handwashing protocol: wash hands before eating and after toilet use, following a specific washing technique for 20 seconds.
Universal Precautions
- Identifies certain body fluids (e.g., blood, amniotic fluid) as risky for HIV, HBV, and HCV.
- Fluids not applicable (e.g., urine, tears) are deemed safe unless visibly contaminated with blood.
- Emphasizes Body Fluid Isolation (BSI), treating all fluids as potentially infectious.
- Airborne diseases (e.g., influenza, tuberculosis) require N95 respirators for protection.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE includes gloves, safety glasses, and N95 respirators to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and pathogens.
- Essential hygiene practices include proper handwashing and avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces.
Handling Infectious Waste
- Infectious waste must be sealed in sturdy bags on-site.
- Sharps must be disposed of in puncture-resistant containers and properly managed.
- Used needles should not be recapped; containers should be closed and locked when full.
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Biohazard waste is to be disposed of in designated containers only if exposed to biological hazards.
- Regular waste cans can be used for items not contaminated with blood or body fluids.
- Waste collection and transportation are managed by Physical Resources, ensuring proper disposal protocols are followed.
Decontamination Protocols
- Equipment exposed to infectious materials must be disinfected as per guidelines.
- Bunker gear requires cleaning using disinfectant solutions at the fire station.
- Medical exposures must be reported following established procedures.
Training and Awareness
- Regular training on infection control procedures and proper waste disposal is crucial.
- Awareness of potential risks and proactive measures to mitigate exposure to infections is emphasized.
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