Phelb Safety

Informed consent

a competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure after being informed of the risks.It ensures that patients understand the implications and alternatives of the treatment.

Expressed consent

permission is given by the patient verbally or in writing, clearly indicating their agreement to a specific treatment or procedure after being informed of its nature and potential risks.

Implied consent

The patients’ actions permit the procedure without verbal or written consent (most used in phlebotomy)

Parental consent for minors

A parent or legal guardian must permit procedures administered to underage patients.

HIV testing consent

special permission is needed to administer a test that detects HIV

Refusal of care

Patients have the right to refuse any care at any point of treatment along as they are informed of the consequences

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency responsible got overseeing the occupational safety and health act.

The Complaint Inspection

Inspection after an employee file a formal complaint with OSHA (most common)

The Fatality or Accident Inspection

An investigation conducted by OSHA following a notice from the employer of a workplace fatality or 3 or more employee hospitalizations

The Programmed Inspection

inspection is conducted on a randomly chosen workplace determined to be engaged in particularity hazardous work types

The Imminent Danger Inspection

inspection occurs when OSHA receives a report that a condition of imminent danger exists in a workplace (least common)

Order of Removal of PPE

Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask

NSPA

the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was enacted to protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries by requiring the use of safer medical devices and implementation of safety protocols.

If exposed to blood via needle stick first

immediately wash the area with soap and water and flow that with a non-abrasive anti-bacterial soap

If blood splashes in eyes or mucous membranes

flush area with running water for 15 minutes

After cleaning blood exposure

report to supervisor and refer to a MSDS or SDS for further guidance for handling the exposed materials and follow appropriate protocols, and fill out and exposure report

Dilution 1:10

strong dilution; body fluids need to disinfect with a 1:10 ratio

Dilution 1:100

weak dilution; not used to disinfect body fluids, often used for surface cleaning or other general purposes.

Needles container should be replaced when

The bin is 2/3 full

How are needles disposed of

In sharps container with safety cap up to prevent accidental needle sticks and ensure safe handling.