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Safety. Objectives. Topics. Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). A State mandated program that covers all safety requirements. Reporting - All safety hazards will be reported to the HSO or Security.
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Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) A State mandated program that covers all safety requirements. Reporting - All safety hazards will be reported to the HSO or Security. All employees are required to work in a safe manner to protect themselves and others around them. 4
EOC Safety Intranet Site • JMH Environment of Care Safety (Intranet Site) • Reference – Safety EOC, Worker Safety, Hazardous Materials, Fire/Life Safety, Emergency Management, Green Team • Welcome to Environment of Care Safety! • We hope you will use this site to navigate any “EOC Safety” issues and that you will find this to be a valuable tool in meeting our mission and goals. The EOC Committee and team is committed to providing you a safe environment staff, patients, visitors and the community. • –Dan Zoellner, Director of Safety • Codes & Pages - DIAL 66 • DIAL 66 FOR CODES AND "STAT" CALLS
How to Report an Emergency 66 In-house Medical Emergency STAT Calls; Codes; Emergencies 9-911 Hospital Phone System Includes all phones within JMMC - WC, Tuolomne, Treat Bldg, Atrium and Women’s Center and JMMC – CC, BHC and North Campus 911 Off-site/Non-Hospital Phone System 6
Codes Code RED - Fire (await instructions from staff in area) Rescue Alarm Contain Extinguish CodeBLUE - Adult Medical Emergency – Code Team will respond to address medical care Code Cardiac Alert ED – Acute Heart Attack Patient is on route to the ED – ED will prepare for arrival of patient CodePediatric Code BLUE - Pediatric Medical Emergency –Code Team will respond to address medical care Code GRAY - Team response to violence or escalating situation – Do not confront, allow team to respond and safely de-escalate situation CodePediatric Security or Baby Security - Be observant and report suspicious activity
Codes (Continued) CodePINK – Neonatal Medical Emergency- Code team will respond CodeSILVER – Weapon or possible weapon seen. Stay away from area CodeGREEN – Emergency Room overflow Code ORANGE – Chemical decontamination team is being called to decontaminate patients CodeTRIAGE-Internal or TRIAGE-External- Disaster, follow departmental instructions CodeSHELTER-in-PLACE – External threat to facility due to chemical release or security threat
General Safety General Safety training is provided on Learning Point. Employees must read and pass a written test Department-specific safety training is provided to supplement the general safety information above JMMC and JMH Safety Policies are provided as a reference, in conjunction with department-specific information 9
Security Immediately report all suspicious activities. Be alert! Secure hospital and personal property Keep purses and wallets secure, lock car, etc. Students must wear ID badges at all times Hospital is locked 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. All visitors/employees in hospital during these hours must wear ID. Security escort may be requested 10
Security: Important Numbers • Be aware of your surroundings and report any unusual activities (Non-Emergency) • Walnut Creek • X31726 • 939-3000 • Concord • X27828 • 682-8200 Dial “66” for immediate Security needs and 9-911 for local police emergency.
Hazardous Material / Waste • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) • Located in each department (on-line) • Read MSDS before using any hazardous material • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Always wear PPE as required for your safety • Spill Procedures • Report large spills to Environmental Services (JMWC) and Plant Services (JMCC) • Clean up small (incidental) spills • Trained staff only clean up Radiation / Cytotoxic spills
Material Safety Data Sheet HAZMAT - MSDS Note: Before handling any hazardous material each employee is required to read, understand and follow MSDS guidelines
Pharmaceutical Waste Non-RCRA Pharmaceutical Waste What goes inside the blue containers: • Partial vials (safety caps removed) • Partial-pre-filled syringes • Partial syringes • Discontinued meds • Narcotics (vials) draw up in unmarked syringe/dispose syringe. Bag – remove any identifier and dispose bag intact. 14
Medical Equipment • Don’t use medical equipment unless it has been properly inspected • Note date on the sticker before use, and don’t use if date is past due • Red tag all defective medical equipment and remove it from service • Notify Biomedical Department • Complete Patient Safety Alert (PSA) (on-line) if device was involved in patient death, injury or potential injury (see Midas link) • Never use equipment unless you have been trained in its use
Defective Device Tag Remove and report defective or broken equipment by completing and attaching this tag
Cell Phone Use • Cell phone use is restricted in certain clinical areas due to the risk of medical equipment interference • Note signs posted in restricted areas • Direct visitors to conduct all calls outside of restricted clinical areas
Safety Security Hazardous Materials/Waste Utility Mgmt Environment of Care Emergency Management Medical Equipment Safety Fire/Life Safety 20
Hazardous Chemicals & Materials Reporting hazardous chemical spills: Close off the area for safety and immediately report spill to area Supervisor Do not pour ANY hazardous materials and chemicals down hospital drains. Find out about hazardous chemicals or materials located in the area you are working Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS Manual). The data sheets provide explanation of how to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.
Security and Parking Call Extension 31726/939-3000 from outside ID Badges Wear your ID badges at all times when on JMH property Awareness Always be aware of your surroundings and report anything suspicious or unusual to the JMH Security staff. Property It is your responsibility to protect hospital property and ensure that your own personal belongings are locked or stowed away from prying eyes. Report any losses to your Supervisor and JMH Security Parking Use reserved Volunteer parking and lock your car
Hazard or Incident Reporting Report ANY injury or property damage to your Supervisor immediately This includes injuries to both visitors and workforce members