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EAP

Emergency Action Plan.

Parts of an EAP

Actions taken in emergency, reasonably expected emergency, escape route.

Three elements for a fire to exist

Fuel or combustible, heat to raise material to ignition temperature, enough oxygen to sustain combustion.

Emergency requiring evacuation examples

Fire, explosion, flood, etc.

PASS for fire extinguishers

Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.

Whistleblower

A person who informs on an organization engaged in dangerous activity.

Workplace safety resource

OSHA.

Who to tell first when reporting a safety hazard

Team lead / supervisor.

Mission statement of OSHA

Save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers.

General duty clause

Section of the OSH Act of 1970.

Microorganisms

Bacteria.

Employer responsibilities

Health safety, fair treatment, training.

Reservoir (in disease context)

Person or object that has a disease but has no symptoms.

Portal of exit

How the disease is introduced to the outside world.

Four routes of transmission

Direct contact, indirect contact, respiratory droplet, airborne.

Process that eliminates many pathogenic microorganisms

Disinfecting.

How long to wash hands

At least 15 seconds.

Universal precautions

A set of hygienic practices that healthcare workers use to reduce the risk of infection from bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

Safe injection practices

Sterile equipment, single-use vial, using aseptic technique.

What to do in case of exposure

Immediately remove yourself from the exposure area, then wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

PPE Donning order

Doff jewelry, hand wash, gown, mask, face shield, handwash, glove.

PPE Doffing order

Gloves, gown, handwash, face shield, mask, handwash, jewelry.

Three most common bloodborne pathogens

HIV, HBV, HCV.

Most common risk of exposure

Needle stick.

Requirements of a sharps container

Puncture resistant, leak resistant, tight-fitting lid, proper labeling.

Number of References on a resume

2-4.

How to dress for an interview

Business casual.

Proper handshake

Firm handshake.

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate.

Retirement at 65 years old insurance

Medicare.

Insurance for the poor or destitute

Medicaid.

Living trust

Document splitting assets.

Worker’s compensation

Employer covers healthcare costs when injured on the job.

Ergonomics

The study of how to design and arrange things to make them safer and more efficient for people to use.

Cover letter with the resume

Includes a brief introduction, details about your relevant experience and skills, specific examples of accomplishments related to the position, and a closing statement reiterating your interest in the job.

Included in an e-mail to potential employers

Cover letter.

Tornado safety

In a vehicle, in a building.

Proper lifting techniques

Keep head up, lift with back straight, bring load close to you before lifting.

What to do after the interview is concluded

Ask questions.

What is included in a reference list

2-4 people.

How do you treat your patients?

Bedside manner.