2012 Employee Basics Section 1 Disaster Training

2012 Employee Basics 2012 Employee Basics Section 1 Disaster TrainingSection 1 Disaster Training

SAFETYSAFETY

Emergency CodesEmergency Codes

CODE NAMECODE NAME EVENTEVENT

Code AdamCode Adam Infant/Child AbductionInfant/Child Abduction

Code BlackCode Black Bomb/Bomb ThreatBomb/Bomb Threat

Code BlueCode Blue Medical Emergency-AdultMedical Emergency-Adult

Code BrownCode Brown Missing Adult PatientMissing Adult Patient

Code GrayCode Gray Severe WeatherSevere WeatherThunderstorm Watch or WarningThunderstorm Watch or Warning

Tornado Watch or WarningTornado Watch or WarningCritical Condition – Take CoverCritical Condition – Take Cover

Winter Storm WarningWinter Storm Warning

Code GreenCode Green EvacuationEvacuation

Code OrangeCode Orange Hazardous Material Spill/ReleaseHazardous Material Spill/Release

Code PinkCode Pink Medical Emergency-PediatricMedical Emergency-Pediatric

Code RedCode Red FireFire

Code SilverCode Silver Person With Weapon/Hostage SituationPerson With Weapon/Hostage Situation

Code VioletCode Violet Violent Person/CombativeViolent Person/Combative

Code WhiteCode White FloodFlood

Code YellowCode Yellow DisasterDisasterLevel 1 – 0-20 PatientsLevel 1 – 0-20 Patients

Level 2 – 21-50 PatientsLevel 2 – 21-50 PatientsLevel 3 – 51+ PatientsLevel 3 – 51+ Patients

Dial 3333 for all emergency codes

CODE ADAMCODE ADAMInfant/Child AbductionInfant/Child AbductionPolicy DIS-02.01.01.25Policy DIS-02.01.01.25

Only the Chief Executive Officer/Administrator Only the Chief Executive Officer/Administrator On-Call or the Director of Public Relations is On-Call or the Director of Public Relations is authorized to make a public statement regarding authorized to make a public statement regarding the incident. the incident. Dial “3333”, announce “Code Adam” and Dial “3333”, announce “Code Adam” and department/unit involved (i.e., “Code Adam, department/unit involved (i.e., “Code Adam, Same Day Surgery”)Same Day Surgery”)All staff is to immediately search entire area.All staff is to immediately search entire area.Do not remove anything from area, the area is Do not remove anything from area, the area is now considered a crime scene.now considered a crime scene.Secure all records of the infant/child.Secure all records of the infant/child.

CODE ADAMCODE ADAMInfant/Child AbductionInfant/Child Abduction

Abductors are usually non-violent. Do not do Abductors are usually non-violent. Do not do anything that would put the infant/child in danger anything that would put the infant/child in danger (ex. Attempt to physically detain)(ex. Attempt to physically detain)

Abductors may be dressed as hospital Abductors may be dressed as hospital personnel. personnel.

Approach suspicious individuals with a question, Approach suspicious individuals with a question, such as “Can I help you find something”.such as “Can I help you find something”.

Ask to look in any large bag or box (duffle bag Ask to look in any large bag or box (duffle bag etc.) prior to any person exiting. etc.) prior to any person exiting.

CODE ADAMCODE ADAMInfant/Child AbductionInfant/Child Abduction

If you feel threatened or uncomfortable by If you feel threatened or uncomfortable by approaching a suspicious person, get a general approaching a suspicious person, get a general description (height, weight, hair color, clothing). description (height, weight, hair color, clothing). Follow them and see where they go, what make Follow them and see where they go, what make of vehicle they get in and a license number if of vehicle they get in and a license number if possible. Note if they walk away on foot and possible. Note if they walk away on foot and what direction from the hospital (ex. South on what direction from the hospital (ex. South on Amherst)Amherst)Report it to Security IMMEDIATELY by calling Report it to Security IMMEDIATELY by calling Switchboard (dial 3333), give the information to Switchboard (dial 3333), give the information to Switchboard and they can dispatch info to Switchboard and they can dispatch info to Security. Security.

CODE BLACKCODE BLACKBomb ThreatsBomb Threats

Policy DIS-02.01.01.24Policy DIS-02.01.01.24

Take it seriouslyTake it seriouslyRemain calmRemain calmDocument every wordDocument every wordKeep caller on the lineKeep caller on the lineListen for accent, background noiseListen for accent, background noiseAsk questions regarding location, etc.Ask questions regarding location, etc.Notify supervisor and SecurityNotify supervisor and SecurityComplete a bomb threat form on the Intranet Complete a bomb threat form on the Intranet under the Emergency Preparedness tabunder the Emergency Preparedness tab

CODE BLUECODE BLUEMEDICAL EMERGENCY-ADULTMEDICAL EMERGENCY-ADULT

Policy ADM 2-75Policy ADM 2-75

Request for emergency response when an Request for emergency response when an adult is found in cardiac or respiratory adult is found in cardiac or respiratory arrest. arrest.

Initiate via 3333 which rings into Initiate via 3333 which rings into Switchboard or push the Code Blue button Switchboard or push the Code Blue button if available. Tell Switchboard the situation if available. Tell Switchboard the situation so they can announce overhead. so they can announce overhead.

Do not announce the room number.Do not announce the room number.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCEMEDICAL ASSISTANCEEmergency Response within 250 yardsEmergency Response within 250 yards


To provide emergency care to a person that appears to To provide emergency care to a person that appears to require medical aid on Hospital property other than the require medical aid on Hospital property other than the dedicated Emergency Department or within a specified dedicated Emergency Department or within a specified distance from the hospital in accordance with EMTALA. distance from the hospital in accordance with EMTALA.

This includes the entire main campus, including the This includes the entire main campus, including the physical area immediately adjacent to the main hospital physical area immediately adjacent to the main hospital and other areas and structures that are located within and other areas and structures that are located within 250 yards of the main buildings, including the parking 250 yards of the main buildings, including the parking lots, sidewalks, and driveways, but excluding other areas lots, sidewalks, and driveways, but excluding other areas or structures of the hospital’s main building that are not or structures of the hospital’s main building that are not part of the hospital, such as physician offices. part of the hospital, such as physician offices.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Emergency Response within 250 yardsEmergency Response within 250 yards


Initiate via 3333 and tell operator that you Initiate via 3333 and tell operator that you need Medical Assistance and the exact need Medical Assistance and the exact location. location. Medical Assistance calls are covered by Medical Assistance calls are covered by the Medical Assistance Teamthe Medical Assistance TeamThe activities of a Medical Assistance Call The activities of a Medical Assistance Call should be documented in ERSshould be documented in ERSAll medical assistance calls at outbuildings All medical assistance calls at outbuildings are a 911 call.are a 911 call.

CODE BROWNCODE BROWNMISSING ADULT PATIENTMISSING ADULT PATIENT


Notify your supervisor or charge nurse Notify your supervisor or charge nurse immediately. immediately. Notify Security via 3333 which rings into Notify Security via 3333 which rings into Switchboard. Give location, sex and age Switchboard. Give location, sex and age of missing patient. of missing patient. Ex. Code Brown—2100—M-42. Once Ex. Code Brown—2100—M-42. Once announced, staff should man exits and announced, staff should man exits and check for unknown patients or suspicious check for unknown patients or suspicious personspersons

CODE GRAYCODE GRAY(SEVERE WEATHER)(SEVERE WEATHER)Policy DIS-02.01.01.22Policy DIS-02.01.01.22

Severe Weather can be Thunderstorm, Tornado, Winter Severe Weather can be Thunderstorm, Tornado, Winter Weather Watches and Warnings. Weather Watches and Warnings.

A A WATCH WATCH means conditions are favorable for a means conditions are favorable for a thunderstorm, tornado, or winter weather to occur.thunderstorm, tornado, or winter weather to occur.When a thunderstorm or tornado WATCH is issued:When a thunderstorm or tornado WATCH is issued:– Remove all loose articles from counter tops and windowsillsRemove all loose articles from counter tops and windowsills– Close all blinds, curtains and doors (except fire and smoke Close all blinds, curtains and doors (except fire and smoke

doors). doors). – Remove portable equipment and carts from hallways. Remove portable equipment and carts from hallways. – Turn on additional lighting. Turn on additional lighting. – Reassure patients and visitors that these are normal steps taken Reassure patients and visitors that these are normal steps taken

for their safety.for their safety.

CODE GRAYCODE GRAY(SEVERE WEATHER)(SEVERE WEATHER)

A A WARNING WARNING means conditions are imminent for means conditions are imminent for a thunderstorm, tornado, or winter weather to a thunderstorm, tornado, or winter weather to occur. occur. When a thunderstorm or tornado WARNING is When a thunderstorm or tornado WARNING is issued:issued:– Ask visitors to remain at their present locations or Ask visitors to remain at their present locations or

move to a safe area.move to a safe area.– Begin providing blankets to cover patients who will be Begin providing blankets to cover patients who will be

unable to move to safe areas. Move patients as close unable to move to safe areas. Move patients as close to the “Bed 1” position as possible.to the “Bed 1” position as possible.

– Reassure patients/visitors. Reassure patients/visitors.

CODE GRAYCODE GRAY(SEVERE WEATHER)(SEVERE WEATHER)

Code Gray – Tornado – Critical ConditionCode Gray – Tornado – Critical Condition RelocateRelocate patients and visitors – move all patients and visitors – move all

ambulatory patients and their visitors to ambulatory patients and their visitors to safe areas. safe areas.

ProtectProtect patients – cover patients remaining in patients – cover patients remaining in their rooms with blankets. Pull cubicle curtains.their rooms with blankets. Pull cubicle curtains.

Move toMove to safe areas – make sure all window safe areas – make sure all window draperies and doors, including smoke and fire draperies and doors, including smoke and fire doors, are closed.doors, are closed.

ReassureReassure patients and visitors patients and visitors

CODE GREENCODE GREENEVACUATIONEVACUATION

Policy DIS-02.01.01.21Policy DIS-02.01.01.21The level of evacuation will be determined by the The level of evacuation will be determined by the magnitude of the danger presented. magnitude of the danger presented. Code Green will be initiated by the Administrator On-Call Code Green will be initiated by the Administrator On-Call or Senior Fire Official. or Senior Fire Official. – Level I - removal of persons from the immediate danger zone to Level I - removal of persons from the immediate danger zone to

a safe area.a safe area.– Level II - removal of persons from the areas horizontally Level II - removal of persons from the areas horizontally

adjacent to the immediate danger zone at least beyond the first adjacent to the immediate danger zone at least beyond the first fire door separation on the same floor.fire door separation on the same floor.

– Level III - the removal of patients vertically from the floor of the Level III - the removal of patients vertically from the floor of the danger zone to a safe area on another floor.danger zone to a safe area on another floor.

– Level IV - removal of persons from a portion or all of the hospital Level IV - removal of persons from a portion or all of the hospital building.building.

– Engineering will shut off utilities as necessary. Oxygen can be Engineering will shut off utilities as necessary. Oxygen can be shut off by Engineering, Respiratory Therapy or Charge Nurse.shut off by Engineering, Respiratory Therapy or Charge Nurse.

CODE ORANGECODE ORANGEHAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLHAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL


If small spill…If small spill…– follow all clean up procedures outlined on the MSDS. follow all clean up procedures outlined on the MSDS.

Notify Environmental Services and your supervisor. Notify Environmental Services and your supervisor.

If large spill….If large spill….– Contain the SpillContain the Spill– Leave the area and keep all persons out of area.Leave the area and keep all persons out of area.– Notify Switchboard by calling 3333 and telling them Notify Switchboard by calling 3333 and telling them

you have a Hazardous Spill to initiate the Code you have a Hazardous Spill to initiate the Code Orange.Orange.

– Safety & Security, Environmental Services and Safety & Security, Environmental Services and Engineering will be responsible for assembly of Engineering will be responsible for assembly of decontamination equipment. Environmental Services decontamination equipment. Environmental Services will perform cleanup after decontamination will perform cleanup after decontamination procedures conclude. procedures conclude.

Hazardous Materials Hazardous Materials Communication Standard (HCS) – Communication Standard (HCS) –

“Right to Know”“Right to Know”You have both the need and the right to You have both the need and the right to know the hazards and identities of the know the hazards and identities of the chemicals you are exposed to when chemicals you are exposed to when working.working.– Know what protective measures are available Know what protective measures are available

to prevent adverse effects from occurring, to prevent adverse effects from occurring, check with your supervisor. check with your supervisor.

Read product labelsRead product labels– Chemical nameChemical name– Physical and Health HazardsPhysical and Health Hazards– Follow DirectionsFollow Directions

OSHA Hazard Communication OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) – “Right to Know”Standard (HCS) – “Right to Know”MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)– Contact MSDSonline by using the link provided on the Contact MSDSonline by using the link provided on the

Affinity Medical Center Intranet using the drop down Affinity Medical Center Intranet using the drop down menu and select ‘MSDSonline-Material Safety Data menu and select ‘MSDSonline-Material Safety Data Sheets’. Look up the chemical by using one of the Sheets’. Look up the chemical by using one of the following:following:

Product nameProduct nameLocationLocationSupplierSupplier

Hard copies of MSDS sheets are located in Hard copies of MSDS sheets are located in Engineering and Occupational HealthEngineering and Occupational Health

If the intranet service is offline: You can have an MSDS faxed to

you:

Contact MSDSonline

1-888-362-7416

24 HRS/DAY –– 7 DAY S/WEEK Advise the operator that our

hospital is part of the CHS system.

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets

For online access to an MSDS

Click the ‘MSDSonline-Material Safety Data

Sheets’ link

on the Affinity Medical Center

intranet

Please have the following information on hand when calling:

Product Name

Manufacturer Name

Your Fax Number

Product Code (optional)

CODE PINKCODE PINKMEDICAL EMERGENCY – PEDIATRICMEDICAL EMERGENCY – PEDIATRIC


A Code Pink should be initiated in the event of a A Code Pink should be initiated in the event of a respiratory and/or cardiac arrest of a newborn respiratory and/or cardiac arrest of a newborn (minutes-hours old), neonate (0-28 days), infant (minutes-hours old), neonate (0-28 days), infant (0-1 year), or child (1-8 years). Guidelines to (0-1 year), or child (1-8 years). Guidelines to use are based not only on age but on size of use are based not only on age but on size of patient. patient. Dial "3333” and announce “Code Pink” and the Dial "3333” and announce “Code Pink” and the location.location.Pull emergency code cord or push code button if Pull emergency code cord or push code button if available. available.

CODE REDCODE REDFIRE RESPONSEFIRE RESPONSE


A Code Red is used to provide a rapid and A Code Red is used to provide a rapid and organized response to any actual or suspicious organized response to any actual or suspicious fire situation in any area within the facility fire situation in any area within the facility

Initiate by pulling a Fire Alarm station or dial Initiate by pulling a Fire Alarm station or dial "3333” and announce “Code Red” and the exact "3333” and announce “Code Red” and the exact location.location.

Once activated, act quickly but safely. Avoid Once activated, act quickly but safely. Avoid panic and stay calm while closing all doors.panic and stay calm while closing all doors.

Life SafetyLife Safety

Per NFPA Life Safety Code, storage is not Per NFPA Life Safety Code, storage is not permitted in corridors. permitted in corridors.

Corridors should be kept clear at all timesCorridors should be kept clear at all times

Exits should never be blockedExits should never be blocked

Doors should not be held open with block Doors should not be held open with block or wedgesor wedges

CODE REDCODE REDFIRE GUIDELINESFIRE GUIDELINES

RACERACE

RR - Rescue those in immediate danger - Rescue those in immediate danger

AA - Activate the Alarm, pull the nearest - Activate the Alarm, pull the nearest pull station and dial 3333 pull station and dial 3333

CC - Contain the fire or smoke - Contain the fire or smoke

EE - Extinguish or Evacuate - Extinguish or Evacuate

PASSPASS

PP - Pull the pin or locking lever - Pull the pin or locking lever

AA - Aim the nozzle at the base - Aim the nozzle at the base

of the fireof the fire

SS - Squeeze the handles together - Squeeze the handles together

SS - Sweep the extinguisher from side to - Sweep the extinguisher from side to side side

Fire SafetyFire Safety

FOLLOW R.A.C.E.FOLLOW R.A.C.E.

Use fire extinguishers for Use fire extinguishers for small, contained firessmall, contained fires

Extinguisher UseExtinguisher Use

Sweep along the base of Sweep along the base of the flamethe flame

Do not aim directly into the Do not aim directly into the firefire

Stand 3-4’ back Stand 3-4’ back

Back away from the fire – Back away from the fire – never turn your back to a never turn your back to a fire areafire area

CODE SILVERCODE SILVERPERSON WITH WEAPONPERSON WITH WEAPON

Policy DIS-02.01.01.18Policy DIS-02.01.01.181. Remain calm.1. Remain calm.2. Do not approach person in a threatening manner.2. Do not approach person in a threatening manner.3. Move all persons out of immediate area.3. Move all persons out of immediate area.4. Call hospital operator to notify Security of a “CODE 4. Call hospital operator to notify Security of a “CODE SILVER” situation and the area.SILVER” situation and the area.5. Pull the fire Alarm to get help there quickly as soon as 5. Pull the fire Alarm to get help there quickly as soon as

situation allows you to. situation allows you to. 6. Be prepared to identify number and identity of victims.6. Be prepared to identify number and identity of victims.7. Do not attempt to rescue hostages or negotiate with 7. Do not attempt to rescue hostages or negotiate with

the violent person.the violent person.8. Take description of person, ex. Height, weight, hair 8. Take description of person, ex. Height, weight, hair color, clothing, unusual characteristics etc. and color, clothing, unusual characteristics etc. and location and direction they exited. location and direction they exited.

CODE VIOLETCODE VIOLETAggressive Patients or CustomersAggressive Patients or Customers


Initiate Code Violet by calling 3333. Tell Initiate Code Violet by calling 3333. Tell Switchboard location and situation. Switchboard location and situation. Control Your BehaviorControl Your BehaviorMaintain Distance From PatientMaintain Distance From PatientProvide ChoicesProvide ChoicesListen ActivelyListen ActivelyDon’t ArgueDon’t ArgueGive Simple InstructionsGive Simple InstructionsDo not belittle, challenge or argue with the Do not belittle, challenge or argue with the personperson

CODE VIOLETCODE VIOLETAggressive Patients or CustomersAggressive Patients or Customers


Avoid threatening behaviors such as finger Avoid threatening behaviors such as finger pointing, prolonged eye contact, or standing pointing, prolonged eye contact, or standing with your arms crossedwith your arms crossed

Do not invade the person’s personal spaceDo not invade the person’s personal space

““CPI Training” (Crisis Prevention Intervention) CPI Training” (Crisis Prevention Intervention) is required by all coordinators, security is required by all coordinators, security personnel, Charge nurses, and Senior Mental personnel, Charge nurses, and Senior Mental Health personnel. It is available through Health personnel. It is available through Senior Mental Health.Senior Mental Health.

CODE WHITECODE WHITEFloodFlood


Initiate Code White by calling 3333 to have a Initiate Code White by calling 3333 to have a hospital operator notify Engineering. hospital operator notify Engineering.

Used when flooding occurs anywhere in the Used when flooding occurs anywhere in the facilityfacility

Will only be paged overhead for severe Will only be paged overhead for severe flooding when requested by CEO or Admin flooding when requested by CEO or Admin On-call.On-call.

CODE LAKECODE LAKEBuilding LockdownBuilding Lockdown

Policy EM.02.01.01.9-10.sPolicy EM.02.01.01.9-10.s

LAKE-LAKE-LLock ock AAll ll KKnown nown EExitsxits

Initiated by Administrator On-Call when Initiated by Administrator On-Call when necessary to lockdown the building necessary to lockdown the building

Used to protect and secure the hospital Used to protect and secure the hospital during threatening situations outsideduring threatening situations outside

Once called overhead, Security and staff will Once called overhead, Security and staff will secure and monitor entrances to the building.secure and monitor entrances to the building.

CODE YELLOWCODE YELLOW DISASTERDISASTER

Policy DIS 02.01.01.15Policy DIS 02.01.01.15

Report to your DepartmentReport to your Department

Follow your individual Departmental Plans. Follow your individual Departmental Plans.

If arriving from your home, please have your If arriving from your home, please have your badge with you. You may need it to travel badge with you. You may need it to travel to/from the hospital or access the hospital. to/from the hospital or access the hospital.

Employees are responsible to know what their Employees are responsible to know what their responsibilities are during emergency situationsresponsibilities are during emergency situations

Emergency PreparednessEmergency Preparedness

Unforeseen Incidents Occurring that stress Unforeseen Incidents Occurring that stress normal hospital operationsnormal hospital operations

Internal or External SituationsInternal or External Situations

Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Manual is located on Intranet. Hard Manual is located on Intranet. Hard copies in Administration and Engineering.copies in Administration and Engineering.

Weapons of Mass DestructionWeapons of Mass Destruction

Affinity Medical Center cooperates with Affinity Medical Center cooperates with county, state and federal health county, state and federal health departments and agencies to identify and departments and agencies to identify and manage any incident where actual or manage any incident where actual or suspected biological agents, nuclear suspected biological agents, nuclear devices, incendiary devices, chemical devices, incendiary devices, chemical agents or explosive devices have been agents or explosive devices have been used as WMD.used as WMD.

Be Aware – Be Observant Be Aware – Be Observant

Recognize and report any unusual activity Recognize and report any unusual activity outside or within the facilityoutside or within the facilityRecognize and report any unusual occurrence of Recognize and report any unusual occurrence of signs and symptoms of diseasessigns and symptoms of diseasesReport any suspicious behavior observed to Report any suspicious behavior observed to SecuritySecurityReport suspicious letters, packages, boxes, or Report suspicious letters, packages, boxes, or containerscontainersNotify Security if you hear any activity outside Notify Security if you hear any activity outside the facility that could endanger the occupants the facility that could endanger the occupants (air, water, food quality)(air, water, food quality)

CODE BELLCODE BELLTelecommunications FailureTelecommunications Failure


A Code Bell is used to provide an alternate method of A Code Bell is used to provide an alternate method of communication in the case of disruption to our phone communication in the case of disruption to our phone system. system. If aware of telephone interruption, notify hospital If aware of telephone interruption, notify hospital operator by using red emergency phone located in operator by using red emergency phone located in strategic areas and dial Ext. 1021 or use a runner to strategic areas and dial Ext. 1021 or use a runner to PBX.PBX.The hospital operator will notify Information The hospital operator will notify Information Systems/Telecommunications and determine what level Systems/Telecommunications and determine what level of Code Bell is announced depending on type of failure.of Code Bell is announced depending on type of failure.Once announced overhead, refer to Code Bell policy for Once announced overhead, refer to Code Bell policy for further proceduresfurther procedures

CODE Information ServicesCODE Information ServicesComputer System FailureComputer System Failure

Policy EM.02.01.01.27Policy EM.02.01.01.27

A Code Information Services is used to provide A Code Information Services is used to provide notice of computer system failuresnotice of computer system failuresWhen there is an unexpected downtime with When there is an unexpected downtime with any one of the computer systems, a “Code any one of the computer systems, a “Code Information Services” will be announced Information Services” will be announced overhead.overhead.The hospital operator will notify the specific The hospital operator will notify the specific timeframe when available depending on type of timeframe when available depending on type of failure.failure.Once announced overhead, hospital will initiate Once announced overhead, hospital will initiate downtime procedures per individual downtime procedures per individual departmental policies departmental policies

Harassment Harassment

Committed to a work environment in which all individuals Committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.are treated with respect and dignity.Each individual has the right to work in a professional Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere which promotes equal employment atmosphere which promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices and opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices and harassment.harassment.Affinity will not tolerate conduct such as discrimination, Affinity will not tolerate conduct such as discrimination, harassment or retaliation.harassment or retaliation.Harassment is verbal or physical conduct that show Harassment is verbal or physical conduct that show hostility or aversion toward an individual because of hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, his/her race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, martial status, disability, or any other national origin, age, martial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.characteristic protected by law.


This includes, but is not limited to, This includes, but is not limited to, unwanted sexual advances, favors, jokes, unwanted sexual advances, favors, jokes, comments, inappropriate touching or comments, inappropriate touching or gestures, or any activity that would be gestures, or any activity that would be viewed as being sexually offensive.viewed as being sexually offensive.An individual who believes they are being An individual who believes they are being subjected to discrimination, harassment, subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should promptly tell the or retaliation should promptly tell the offender that their behavior is unwelcomed offender that their behavior is unwelcomed and need to stop.and need to stop.


Any individual that feels uncomfortable or Any individual that feels uncomfortable or offended needs to discuss their concerns offended needs to discuss their concerns with at least one of the following:with at least one of the following:– Immediate SupervisorImmediate Supervisor– Human Resource Director or RepresentativeHuman Resource Director or Representative– Administrative Staff OfficerAdministrative Staff Officer– Compliance OfficerCompliance Officer

Random Drug TestingRandom Drug Testing

All Affinity Medical Center employees are All Affinity Medical Center employees are subject to random drug testingsubject to random drug testing

Dress Code PolicyDress Code Policy

All Affinity Medical Center employees are All Affinity Medical Center employees are to maintain professional appearances and to maintain professional appearances and adhere to the dress code policy.adhere to the dress code policy.

The dress code policy can be found in the The dress code policy can be found in the employee handbook.employee handbook.

Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

Check For Label and Verify Date of Check For Label and Verify Date of Inspection.Inspection.

Do Not Use Unlabeled Equipment.Do Not Use Unlabeled Equipment.

Any equipment brought in, must be Any equipment brought in, must be checked. checked.

Extension cords are Extension cords are notnot permitted permitted

Call Call Engineering at Ext. 6403 or Engineering at Ext. 6403 or Biomed at Ext. 6410Biomed at Ext. 6410

Electrical SafetyElectrical SafetyPolicy SAF-5.02.03.01.1.iPolicy SAF-5.02.03.01.1.i

Only approved power strips/surge protectors are Only approved power strips/surge protectors are permitted.permitted.

Fans are Fans are notnot permitted in Patient Care areas permitted in Patient Care areas

A physician order must be written for fan use by a A physician order must be written for fan use by a patient. Fans are obtained through Materials patient. Fans are obtained through Materials Management and belong to that particular patient. Management and belong to that particular patient.

UnapprovedUnapproved appliances include toasters, toaster ovens, appliances include toasters, toaster ovens, portable heaters, and plug-in air fresheners.portable heaters, and plug-in air fresheners.

Coffee pots are required to have a 2 hour automatic Coffee pots are required to have a 2 hour automatic shutoff. All appliances should be UL listed and checked shutoff. All appliances should be UL listed and checked by Engineering prior to use.by Engineering prior to use.

Utility EmergenciesUtility Emergencies

OxygenOxygen– In the event of a fire, the unit manager, In the event of a fire, the unit manager,

charge nurse or designee will determine if it charge nurse or designee will determine if it is necessary to turn off oxygen.is necessary to turn off oxygen.

– Know the location of shut off valve in your Know the location of shut off valve in your areaarea

Power FailurePower Failure– Use red power outlets for patient care or Use red power outlets for patient care or

emergency operation items during power emergency operation items during power failure to access generatorfailure to access generator

Safety During ConstructionSafety During ConstructionObey SignsObey SignsObserve Restricted AreasObserve Restricted AreasFollow Traffic FlowFollow Traffic FlowReport Safety ConcernsReport Safety ConcernsReport Infection Control ConcernsReport Infection Control ConcernsAll contractors are required to read “Contractor’s All contractors are required to read “Contractor’s and Service Vendor’s Manual” prior to starting and Service Vendor’s Manual” prior to starting any project.any project.A receipt form must be signed and submitted to A receipt form must be signed and submitted to the Engineering office as confirmation of having the Engineering office as confirmation of having received and reviewed the booklet.received and reviewed the booklet.

Radiation SafetyRadiation Safety

TIME: Limit time of any exposure DISTANCE: Stay at least six feet from a portable X-ray machine when in use

SHIELDING: Stay behind a protective shield, use other protective devices such as lead aprons, and gloves to perform x-rays. INDICATOR LIGHTS: Do not enter a room if the light is on or the door is shut unless you are sure no one is in there.

MRI SafetyMRI Safety

MRI = Magnetic Resonance ImagingMRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Emits an extremely strong magnetic fieldEmits an extremely strong magnetic field

Do not enter area unless MRI Technician Do not enter area unless MRI Technician is in the area with you and you understand is in the area with you and you understand the dangers of the MRIthe dangers of the MRI

In case of fire, use only designated In case of fire, use only designated magnetically safe fire extinguishersmagnetically safe fire extinguishers

SmokingSmoking

This is a Smoke Free Hospital and This is a Smoke Free Hospital and Campus. This includes all buildings Campus. This includes all buildings and properties owned or maintained and properties owned or maintained by the Hospital and parking lots. by the Hospital and parking lots.

SECURITYSECURITY

Unusual Behavior or Persons Inside or Outside.Unusual Behavior or Persons Inside or Outside.– Notify Security by calling Switchboard or dial 3333 if the need for Notify Security by calling Switchboard or dial 3333 if the need for

Security is urgentSecurity is urgent– Immediate need of Security, contact Switchboard, tell them you Immediate need of Security, contact Switchboard, tell them you

need Security STAT at what location.need Security STAT at what location.– You are the extra eyes and ears of security You are the extra eyes and ears of security

If you feel insecure in walking to/from the building, If you feel insecure in walking to/from the building, contact Switchboard to ask Security for an escort. contact Switchboard to ask Security for an escort. Security is here for your safety and security as well as Security is here for your safety and security as well as that of our patients and visitors!that of our patients and visitors!Lost and FoundLost and Found– Items for Lost and Found for Patients/Visitors/Employees should Items for Lost and Found for Patients/Visitors/Employees should

be turned into Security before the end of your shift.be turned into Security before the end of your shift.

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