Safety and Body Mechanics CHAPTER 6 Lesson Objectives

Safety and Body Mechanics CHAPTER 6

Lesson Objectives • Identify the persons at greatest risk for accidents and describe accident prevention guidelines • List safety guidelines for oxygen use • Identify major causes of fire and list fire safety guidelines • Explain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) • Discuss restraint use, problems and alternatives • Explain the principles of body mechanics and application to daily activities

Accident Prevention Falls Burns/Scalds Resident Identification Choking Poisoning Cuts/Abrasions

Oxygen

Fire Safety • Remain calm • Know the evacuation plan

MSDS • • Required by OSHA • Must be accessible • EVERY chemical Details: • Ingredients • Dangers • Emergency response action • Safe handling

Restraints Increased Physical Problems Decreased Psychological Health

Restraint Use • Doctor’s order and care plan • Not too tight • Call light • Document • Check on the resident every 15 minutes • Offer fluids, food, toileting • Reposition • Restraint release • Check for skin irritation or swelling Restraint Alternatives Improve lighting Answer call lights promptly Ambulate when restless Provide activities Offer food and drink Decrease noise level Give a repetitive task Frequent toileting

Feet shoulder-width apart Body Mechanics Bend your knees Avoid twisting at the waist Push or slide objects Use large muscle groups Adjust bed Get help

Review • Accidents • Oxygen • Fire Safety • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) • Restraints • Body Mechanics