Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, how often must employers offer hepatitis B vaccination to at-risk employees?
Answer: Only at initial hire
OSHA requires employers to offer the hepatitis B vaccine series to employees with occupational exposure at the time of initial assignment.
A healthcare worker receives a phone call asking for a patient's discharge summary to be faxed to an unknown number. What is the FIRST action to take?
Answer: Verify the requester's identity and authorization before releasing any information
HIPAA requires verification of the requester's identity and a valid authorization before disclosing protected health information.
Which fire extinguisher class is appropriate for electrical equipment fires?
Answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers are designed for fires involving energized electrical equipment because they use non-conductive agents.
A patient exhibits signs of elopement risk. Which intervention is most appropriate according to safety compliance standards?
Answer: Implement a least-restrictive safety plan and document it in the care plan
Least-restrictive interventions that respect patient rights while ensuring safety must be implemented and documented per regulatory standards.
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire emergency response?
Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
RACE — Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate — is the standardized fire response sequence used in healthcare facilities.
An employee observes a colleague improperly disposing of sharps in a regular trash bin. The correct response is to:
Answer: Report it to the supervisor and correct the hazard per facility policy
Improper sharps disposal is a bloodborne pathogen hazard that must be reported and corrected in accordance with OSHA standards and facility policy.
Under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), what must a hospital with an emergency department do when a patient presents?
Answer: Provide a medical screening examination regardless of ability to pay
EMTALA requires hospitals to provide a medical screening examination to anyone who presents to the ED, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.