Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is the MOST important first step when a funeral home receives a body with unknown infectious disease status?
Answer: Treat the body as potentially infectious and use full PPE
Standard precautions require treating all human remains as potentially infectious until disease status is confirmed.
A funeral director discovers mold growth on a body that has been in refrigeration for several days. What is the primary risk management concern?
Answer: Potential inhalation of fungal spores by staff
Mold spores pose a respiratory and health hazard to funeral home staff, requiring respiratory PPE during handling.
What does the term 'hazard communication' (HazCom) specifically require funeral homes to maintain for all chemicals used?
Answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) accessible to all employees
OSHA's HazCom standard requires employers to maintain accessible SDS for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
During a mass casualty event, which risk management principle guides how a funeral home should prioritize receiving multiple sets of remains?
Answer: Chain of custody and positive identification before processing
Maintaining chain of custody and positive ID prevents misidentification, which is the primary risk in mass casualty situations.
A funeral home employee experiences a needlestick injury during arterial embalming. What is the correct immediate response?
Answer: Wash the wound thoroughly and report to a supervisor for post-exposure protocol
Immediate wound washing and triggering the post-exposure protocol are the first steps to minimize infection risk after a sharps injury.
Which OSHA regulation specifically addresses bloodborne pathogen exposure risks for funeral service professionals?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens Standard)
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) specifically governs occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
When transporting remains via a transport vehicle, what is the primary risk management practice to prevent cross-contamination?
Answer: Enclosing remains in leak-resistant pouches or containers
Leak-resistant body pouches contain bodily fluids and prevent cross-contamination of the transport vehicle and personnel.