Introduction
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Doctors, nurses, and staff who work in the emergency department of a hospital face many risks. The emergency room is open to anyone who comes in, including violent criminals, drug addicts, and any number of other individuals.
Because many patients have not yet been stabilized, and medical treatment occurs at a more rapid pace, accidents are more likely to happen in this fast-paced setting than some other medical treatment settings.
This course is geared towards an employee in the emergency room. Once you complete this training, you will have knowledge of the following topics:
- dealing with hazardous chemicals
- risks of bloodborne pathogens
- warning signs of violence in the emergency room
- measures to monitor violence
- workplace stress
- equipment hazards
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the hazards and best practices when exposed to bloodborne pathogens in emergency rooms. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Discuss employer responsibilities to ensure safe conditions when working in emergency rooms. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe the hazards and best practices associated with hazardous chemicals. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe best practices for safely working with equipment and preventing slips, trips, and falls. |
| LO 1.1.5 | List and discuss the risk of exposure to tuberculosis and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus Aureus (MSRA), and Anthrax. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss the hazards and response actions when exposed to workplace violence in the emergency room area. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe emergency room hazards associated with equipment and materials. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Identify the hazards associated with workplace stress in hospital emergency departments. |
| LO 1.3.3 | Identify the elements of a hospital emergency response plan. |
| LO 1.3.4 | Describe the potential hazards associated with terrorism and anthrax exposure in the emergency room. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)