Safety and Accident Prevention (Sept 9 th ), Infection Control (Sept 30 th ) Marilee Elias, MSN, RN,...
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- Safety and Accident Prevention (Sept 9 th ), Infection Control
(Sept 30 th ) Marilee Elias, MSN, RN, CNE June Thompson, DrPH, RN
NF I Fall 2014
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- True or False There is no such thing as an accident? Accident
Definition: Chance, fortune, luck Act of God An unfortunate
event
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- Injury Epidemiological Model Host Agent (energy) Mechanical
Chemical Environment Social Physical The key to prevention
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- Unit Outcomes 1. Identify factors that influence
accident/injury prevention. 2. Discuss implementation of the
National Patient Safety Goals 3. Identify methods to protect
clients from injury. 4. Describe safe use of equipment 5. Use
clinical decision making/critical thinking when using restraint
/safety devices. 6. Identify methods to maintain a safe
environment
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- Safety is a Basic Human Need
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- NCLEX Test Plan 2013 Safe and Effective Care Environment Safety
and Infection Control 9-15% Reduction of Risk Potential 9-15%
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- Safety/Accident Prevention Injury Prevention Host factors
Affecting Safety Age Individual Risk Factors Lifestyle Cognitive
Awareness Sensory/Perceptual Alterations Impaired Mobility Physical
& Emotional Status Safety Awareness
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- Whats age got to do with it? Safety concerns across the
lifespan Children Adolescents Adulthood Older Adult
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- Children: Why are they susceptible to Injury? Infants/Toddlers
Preschooler School-age
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- Young Children (