Medical Office Care Areas

Flashcards about safety and maintenance in healthcare settings.

Medical office safety plan

Should include OSHA hazard communication, electrical safety, fire safety, emergency action plan, chemical safety, blood borne pathogen exposure, personal protective equipment, and needle stick prevention.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Contain information on each chemical in the workplace, as required by OSHA's hazard communication standard.

Chemical Safety Precautions

Store caustic chemicals below eye level, carry containers with both hands, work in ventilated areas, and wear protective gear.

Eyewash Station

Should be checked monthly to ensure it is working properly and used for 15 minutes in case of exposure.

Electrical Safety

Avoid extension cords, observe frayed wires, dry hands before use, and keep devices away from water.

PASS

An acronym describing how to use a fire extinguisher system.

Emergency Action Plan

Outlines employee responsibilities to reduce panic and injury, includes who reports the fire and oversees the operation.

Building Evacuation Routes

Maps of the office floor plan should be located throughout the office, marked with the current location and nearest exit. Halls should have emergency lighting and be clutter free.

Ergonomics

The study of the way people work; includes maintaining posture, adjusting seating, taking breaks, and lifting properly.

Physical Safety Precautions

Keep sharp instruments and chemicals out of children's reach; ensure safe flooring and handrails for patients with disabilities and the elderly.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government programs and services.

Sanitization/Disinfection

Cleaning items that touch only healthy, intact skin, such as blood pressure cuffs, ophthalmoscopes, and otoscopes.

Ventilation in Exam Room

Examination area should smell clean and fresh; be cautious with chemicals and patient allergies to sprays and smells.

Sphygmomanometer

Instrument used to measure blood pressure.

Ophthalmoscope

Instrument used to examine the eyes.

Otoscope

Instrument used to examine the ears.

Stethoscope

Instrument used for auscultation and taking blood pressure.

Reflex Hammer

Instrument used to test reflexes.

Tuning Fork

Instrument used to assess patient's hearing.

Speculum

Instrument used for nasal and vaginal examinations.