NURS 1112 Quality Assurance - Occupational Control Measures PDF
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University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
K Lootwan
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This document presents information on quality assurance in a healthcare setting, focusing on occupational control measures in managing injuries. It covers various aspects, including preventing injury, waste disposal, and risk assessment. The document includes activities and references for further study. The document appears to be a training presentation or study aid rather than a traditional past exam paper.
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Quality Assurance- Occupational Control Measures- Managing Injuries 23/9/24 K LOOTAWAN OBJECTIVES Outline the use of Discuss the importance of the occupational controls to correct application of reduce the opportunity for reprocessing methods for patient...
Quality Assurance- Occupational Control Measures- Managing Injuries 23/9/24 K LOOTAWAN OBJECTIVES Outline the use of Discuss the importance of the occupational controls to correct application of reduce the opportunity for reprocessing methods for patient and health care worker assuring the safety and contact with potentially integrity of patient care infectious material equipment PREVENTING INJURY Main ways of preventing injury in the health care environment: Hand hygiene- reduces spread of microorganism Use of PPE when indicated Clutter free environment Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization ACTIVITY What is the This activity is to be difference between :- done individually. cleaning, disinfection and sterilization On the Ward Measures Have clearly identifiable sharps bins according to institution policy and standard practice Maintain cleanliness and decluttering of ward environment Have adequate stock of consumables Have policy & procedures manual readily available and accessible to all staff Training of custodial workers Identify , label and rectify all hazards Keep proper documentation Ward Measures 01 02 03 Do not use faulty Have MSDS Maintain accurate equipment available records of all stocks including drugs and solutions PROTOCOL FOR HEALTH CARE WASTE DISPOSAL CATEGORIES OF WASTE STEPS FOR RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 1. Identify hazards – What are the real or potential hazards that could cause harm in the organization? 2. Assess risks – What are the risks if someone is exposed to these hazards, and how likely is it that someone could be exposed to a hazard in the organization? 3. Control risks – What actions can be taken to control the risk? 4. Review control measures – How effective are the controls that are in place, and how can they be modified as required, to ensure the ongoing safety of everyone? (Australian commission on safety and quality in health care Fact Sheet) DECONTAMINATION AND REPROCESSING https://health.gov.tt/sites/default/f iles/2022- OF MEDICAL DEVICES 03/PAHO%20MoH%20Manual_Clea ning%2C%20Disinfection%20and%2 0Sterilization.pdf ACTIVITY Disinfectant Draw up a table Antiseptic define each of the Detergent following and say Sterilizers exactly when it is used. Lubricants Read chapters 2, 3 & 4 in the manual provided HIEARACHY OF CONTROLLS ENGINEERING CONTROLS Engineering controls are used to reduce or control E.g. ventilation, screening, the risk of exposure at the adequate spacing, safety source from equipment infected/colonized patients Reading Assignment https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/1066 5/85349/9789241548564_eng.pdf?sequenc e=1 https://health.gov.tt/sites/default/files/2 References 022- 03/PAHO%20MoH%20Manual_Cleaning% 2C%20Disinfection%20and%20Sterilizatio n.pdf
