7.II. Infection Prevention and Control and Safety: Safety Browse

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7.II.A. A written safety program approved by the governing body addresses the environment of care, the safety of patients, staff, and others, and meets or exceeds local, state, or federal safety requirements.
7.II.B. The safety program requires performance of a proactive, documented risk assessment before commencing demolition, construction, or renovation while the facility is occupied.
7.II.F. All products including medications, reagents, solutions, and supplies that have a manufacturer's printed expiration date are monitored and disposed of in compliance with facility policy and manufacturers' guidelines.
7.II.G. A system exists for proper identification, management, handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes, whether solid, liquid, or gas.
7.II.H. The temperature of items that are frozen, refrigerated, and/or heated is continuously monitored to ensure that the product manufacturer’s recommended temperature range is maintained.
7.II.I. A written policy requires documentation of the pre-cleaning, transport, and handling of medical devices intended for external vendor reprocessing, inspection, or repair.
- 7.II.I. Resources
7.II.J. Reprocessing of manufacturer-labeled single-use devices complies with FDA regulation and is limited to devices approved for reprocessing in accordance with FDA 510(k) clearance.
- 7.II.J.1. Approval for reprocessing single-use items
7.II.L. Prior to use, appropriate education is provided to intended operators of newly acquired devices or products to be used in the care of patients.
- 7.II.L.1. Designated person responsible for ensuring education before device or product use
7.II.M. Fire prevention and safety are addressed in the written safety program.
- 7.II.M.1. Fire prevention and hazard policies are followed
- 7.II.M.2. Fire safety surveillance includes fire safety, fire prevention, and fire drills
7.II.N. Health care workers are protected from biologic hazards, consistent with prevailing laws and regulations and nationally recognized guidelines.
7.II.O. Procedures addressing bloodborne pathogens are in place.
7.II.P. A program is maintained to assess and reduce risks associated with occupational chemical exposures.
- 7.II.P.1. Hazard assessment of chemicals in the workplace
- 7.II.P.3. Worker training programs included and documented in personnel files

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