22. Safety & Risk Management

As a result of successfully completing this chapter, students will be able to:

•       Explain the importance of safety and risk management in the Central Service Department

•       Review three common workplace hazards: fire, hazardous substances, and bloodborne pathogens.

•       Explain the importance of ergonomics and health awareness for Central Service technicians.

•       Discuss common safety hazards applicable to Central Service functions and work areas and explain how employee injuries can be prevented

•       Describe special safety precautions for handling ethylene oxide

•       Discuss the basics of internal and external disaster plans for a healthcare facility

•       Review procedures to report employee accidents and injuries

•       Explain the importance of education and reporting in a Central Service safety and risk management system