CNA Safety

Fire Safety

1. Remove residents from area of danger first! (RESCUE)

2. After rescuing resident then pull the fire alarm (ALARM)

3. After alarming close doors to try and contain fires (CONFINE)

4. Always aim extinguisher at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth (EXTINGUISHER or EVACUATE)

What do the acroymn RACE mean?

RESCUE

ALARM

CONFINE

EXTINGUISH or EVACUATE

In what order should you evacuate patients?

1. The Ambulatory

2. The Limited Ambulatory

3. The Non - Ambulatory

How do you use a fire extinguisher?

PASS

Pull

Aim

Squeeze

Sweep

When to use the Heimlich Maneuver?

1. if they cannot speak begin heimlich,

2. have someone call for help

3. stand behind the person, wrap your arms around their waste

4. make a fist with one hand, place the thumb side of the fist against the abdomen

5. grasp the first with your other hand

6. press your fist into the persons abdomen with a quick upward J motion upward thrust,

7. Repeat until the object is expelled

8. for pregnant or bariatric patients place arms above stomach between the nipples and thrust forward

How to avoid falls?

keep floors uncluttered

remove throw rug

do not rearrange furniture (maintain routine)

make sure assistive devices are within reach

keep adequate lighting

assist with bathroom assistance promptly

lock brakes when transferring, use gait bells correctly

Additional ways to prevent falls

observe for changes in body movement

observe for signs of weakness

slowly help resident out of bed or chair

allow resident to stand before they start to walk

take frequent breaks

Seizures

do NOT put anything in the patient mouth

do NOT give them any food or drink

move anything out of the ay that may injure them

do not restrain or confine them

if it is a persons first seizure call 911

if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes call 911

Mechanical Lift

only use these if they ae ordered for your specific patient

typically used for immobile patients

two people are required when using a lift

always lock the lift before use, assure it is fully charged with no rips or tears in the sling

Restraints

MUST be ordered by the doctor (only the doctor)

NEVER use for staff convenience

ONLY use as a last resort

can be dangerous and can lead to injury and death

check patient every 15 minutes and remove after 2 hours

can lead to healthcare worker charged and jail time

Seizure Safety

could be a nervous system issue

during a seizure do not restrict the patient

move items out of the way

the patient will be tired after having a seizure