Comprehensive in scope, this totally revamped edition of a bestseller is the ideal desk reference for anyone tasked with hazard control and safety management in the healthcare industry. Presented in an easy-to-read format, Healthcare Hazard Control and Safety Management, Third Edition examines hazard control and safety management as proactive functions of an organization.
Like its popular predecessors, the book supplies a complete overview of hazard control, safety management, compliance, standards, and accreditation in the healthcare industry. This edition includes new information on leadership, performance improvement, risk management, organizational culture, behavioral safety, root cause analysis, and recent OSHA and Joint Commission Emergency Management requirements and regulatory changes.
The book illustrates valuable insights and lessons learned by author James T. Tweedy, executive director of the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers. In the text, Mr. Tweedy touches on the key concepts related to safety management that all healthcare leaders need to understand.
- Identifies common factors that are often precursors to accidents in the healthcare industry
- Examines the latest OSHA and Joint Commission Emergency Management Requirements and Standards
- Covers facility safety, patient safety, hazardous substance safety, imaging and radiation safety, infection control and prevention, and fire safety management
- Includes references to helpful information from federal agencies, standards organizations, and voluntary associations
Outlining a proactive hazard control approach based on leadership involvement, the book identifies the organizational factors that support accident prevention. It also examines organizational dynamics and supplies tips for improving organizational knowledge management. Complete with accompanying checklists and sample management plans that readers can immediately put to use, this text is currently the primary study reference for the Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Examination.
Healthcare Hazard Control
Introduction
International Board for Certification of Safety Managers
Hazard Control
Hazard Control Management
Program or Function
Hazard Control Is Good Business
Hazard Control Responsibilities
Hazard Control Manager Responsibilities
Supervisor Involvement
Addressing Behaviors
Employee Engagement
Working with Employee Organizations
Hazard Control Practice
Hazard Control Policy Statements
Hazard Control Plan
Objectives and Goals
Reviewing Plans, Policies, and Procedures
Understanding Hazards
Hazard Identification
Managing Hazards
Preparing for Inspections
Inspection Reports
Hazard Analysis
Change Analysis
Creative Hazard Analysis
Risk Analysis
Phase Hazard Analysis
Process Hazard Analysis
Job Hazard Analysis
Job Design
Hazard Control and Correction
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Work Practice Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye and Face Protection
Head Protection
Foot Protection
Arm and Hand Protection
Body and Torso Protection
Hazard Control Committees
Hazard Survey Teams
Hazard Control Evaluation
Areas to Evaluate
Accreditation Standards
Hazards
Conducting Hazard Surveys and Environmental Tours
Facility Hazard Index
Safety Action Teams
System Safety
Hazard and Operability
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Fault Tree Analysis
Hazard Control and Risk Management
Instructional Systems Design
Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Evaluate Ergonomics Efforts
Workstation Evaluations
Computer Workstation Interventions
Back Pain
Review Exercises
Understanding Accidents
Introduction
Accident Causation Theories
Henri Heinrich’s Five-Factor Accident Sequence
Accident Causes
Multiple Causation Theory
Biased Liability Theory
Accident Pyramid
Prevention of Fatal Events
Human Factors
Error
Motivating People
Accident Deviation Models
Accident Reporting
Accident Investigations
Classifying Causal Factors
Interviewing Witnesses
Accident Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Accident Reports
Organizational Functions That Support Accident Prevention
Interfacing Support Functions
Operational and Support Functions
Human Resources
Facility Management
Purchasing/Receiving
Employee Health
Shift Workers
Workers’ Compensation
Return-to-Work/Modified Duty Positions
Substance Abuse
Orientation, Education, and Training
Providing Adequate Sessions
Training and Hazard Control
Training Methods
Off-the-Job Safety Education
Instructional Systems Design
Promoting Safety and Hazard Control
Review Exercises
Leadership and Management
Introduction
Leadership
Practical Leadership
Management
Management Theories
Peter Drucker
Classic Management Theory
Motivation–Hygiene Theory
Managerial Grid
Management Theory S
Theory Z
Knowledge Management
Decision Making
Management by Exception
Functions of Management
Planning
Directing
Organizing
Controlling
Coordinating
Other Management Concerns
Staffing
Project Management
Psychological Safety
Crisis Management
Organizational Dynamics
Traditional Organizational Structure
Organizational Culture
Covert and Overt Cultures
Effective Speaking and Writing
Communication
Communication Barriers
Effective Writing
Purpose for Writing
Persuasive Writing
Editing
Writing a Report
Review Exercises
Federal Agencies, Standards Organizations, and Voluntary Associations
Federal Law
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Summary of General Duties
Priorities
Citations
State-Approved Plans
Recordkeeping (29 CFR 1904)
Recording Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Medical Treatment
Restricted Work
Classifying Injuries
Classifying Illnesses
Posting the Summary
Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report
Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (29 CFR1910.1020)
OSHA Whistle-Blowing Responsibilities
OSHA Management Guidelines
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
National Institutes of Health
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Health Resources Services Administration
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Science and Technology
Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Fire Administration
US Coast Guard
Institute of Medicine
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title I Employment
Title II Public Services
Title III Public Accommodation and Services Operated by Private Entities
Title IV Telecommunications
Title V Miscellaneous
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Accreditation Organizations
Joint Commission
EOC Management
American Osteopathic Association
DNV National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations
Accreditation Canada
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation
Voluntary Standards Organizations
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM International
Compressed Gas Association
Factory Mutual Research Corporation
International Electrotechnical Commission
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
National Fire Protection Association
NSF International
Safety Equipment Institute
Underwriters Laboratories
Associations and Other Organizations
AIA Academy of Architecture for Health
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
American Health Care Association
American Hospital Association
American Society of Healthcare Engineering
American Society of Healthcare Risk Management
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
American Association of Safety Councils
American Chemistry Council
American Industrial Hygiene Association®
American Public Health Association
ASIS International
American Society of Safety Engineers
American Welding Society
Association of Healthcare Environment
Association of Occupational Health Professionals
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
CHEMTREC
ECRI
Facility Guidelines Institute
Health Physics Society
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
International Association of Nanotechnology
International Organization for Standardization
International System Safety Society
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
National Restaurant Association
National Safety Council
Society for Chemical Hazard Communication
World Health Organization
Review Exercises
Facility Safety
Introduction
Facility Guidelines Institute
Administrative Area Safety
Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
Poor Lighting, Stairs, and Handrails
Hazard Identification and Reporting
Static Coefficient of Friction
Safety Signs, Colors, and Marking Requirements
Elevators and Escalators
Ladder Safety
Scaffolding (29 CFR 1910.22, 23, 28)
Fall Protection
ANSI Z359.1: Safety Requirements for Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components
ANSI Z359.2: Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection
ANSI Z359.3: Safety Requirements for Positioning and Travel Restraint Systems
ANSI Z359.4: Safety Requirements for Assisted Rescue and Self-Rescue
Systems, Subsystems, and Components
Tool Safety
Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212)
Requirements for Safeguards
Abrasive Wheel Grinder Safety (29 CFR 1910.215 and .243)
Compressed Air Safety
Electrical Safety (29 CFR Subpart S)
Grounding
Circuit Protection Devices
Work Practices
Electrical Shock
Painting Operations (29 CFR 1926.20, 29 CFR 1926.21, 29 CFR 1910.132-138)
Control of Hazardous Energy (29 CFR 1910.147)
Authorized Employees
Affected Employees
Periodic Inspection and Reviews
Maintenance
Tag-Out Devices
Lockout Devices
Training
Permit Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146)
Vaults, Manholes, and Tanks
Written Elements
Attendant Duties
Potential Confined Space Hazards
OSHA Hearing Conservation Standard (29 CFR 1910.95)
Measuring Noise Levels
Hearing Protection Evaluation
Audiometric Testing
Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems
Introduction
Boiler Systems
Pipe Marking Standards
Label Placement
Ventilation Systems
Exhaust and Ventilation Standards
Assessing IAQ
Preventing IAQ Problems
Workplace Mold
Remediation Actions
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts, 29 CFR 1910.178)
Landscape and Grounds Maintenance
Blower Safety
Edger Safety
Chain Saw Safety
Trimmer Safety
Push Mower
Riding Mower Safety
Fleet and Vehicle Safety
Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations (ANSI/ASSE Z15.1 Standard)
Helicopter Safety (1910.183)
Contractor and Construction Safety
OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
Healthcare Construction Site Safety Issues
Healthcare Construction Site Hazardous Waste Issues
Weather-Related Safety
Hot Weather Safety
Cold Weather Safety
Review Exercises
Emergency Management
Introduction
Joint Commission Requirements
Emergency Electrical Power Sources
Emergency Water Supply Planning
Plan Elements
Key Emergency Management Concepts
Standardization
All-Hazards Planning
Understanding System Thinking
Hospital Evacuation Planning
Community Involvement
Partnership for Community Safety
Hospital Roles in Community Emergencies
Legislation
Disaster Management, Emergency Management, and Business Continuity
NIMS Healthcare Implementation
Emergency Exercises
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
Engaging Stakeholders
Incident Command System
Incident Commander Responsibilities
Incident Action Planning and Information Assessment
Multiagency Coordination
Managing Complex Incidents
Command Function
Operational Functions
Strategic National Stockpile
Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio
Emergency Alert System
Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Watch
Tropical Storm Warning
Hurricane Watch
Hurricane Warning
Inland Tropical Storm Watch
Inland Tropical Storm Warning
Inland Hurricane Watch
Inland Hurricane Warning
Thunderstorms
Floods
Tornadoes
Wildfires
Blizzards
Earthquakes
Other Emergencies
Technology Emergencies
Transportation Accidents
Civil Disturbances
Bomb Threats
Information and Communication Technology Emergencies
Emergency Communications
Telecommunications Service Priority
Government Emergency Telecommunications Service
Wireless Priority Service
Cyber-Attack: Response
Emergency Egress
Emergency Lighting
Hazardous Material Response
HAZWOPER Emergencies
Industrial/Agricultural Chemical Decontamination Guidance
Planning for Terrorism
Biological Agents
Chemical Agents
Blood Agents
Blister Agents (Vesicants)
Choking and Irritating Agents
Nerve Agents
Industrial Chemical Agents
Nuclear Devices
Terrorist Dissemination Devices
NIOSH Publication Number 2002-139
Pandemic Planning
Healthcare Emergency Coalitions
Six-Tier Model
Developing a Coalition EOP
Healthcare Coalition Standard Operating Procedures
Coalition Exercises
2013 National Preparedness Report
Opportunities for Improvement
Key Factors for Future Progress
Review Exercises
Hazardous Materials
Introduction
Hazardous Substance Safety
Hazardous Substance Exposures
Hazardous Chemical Determination
Reproductive Hazards
Threshold Limit Values
Chemical Properties
Flash Points
Airborne Exposure
OSHA Additive Formula
Emergency Showers and Eyewashes
Compressed Gas Safety
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Globally Harmonized System
Major Hazard Communication Standard Changes
Safety Data Sheet Changes
Managing and Communicating Changes to the Hazard Communication Standard
Employee Training
Aspects of Pesticide Regulation That GHS Does Not Affect DOT Hazardous Material Regulations
Placards
Containers
Healthcare Hazardous Materials
Acetone
Acryl Amide
Ammonia
Asbestos
OSHA Asbestos General Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910.1001)
OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101)
EPA Standards
Benzene (29 CFR 1910.1028)
Cadmium (29 CFR 1910.1027)
Carbon Monoxide
Chlorine Compounds
Iodine
Isopropyl Alcohol
Lead (29 CFR 1910.25)
Mercury
Methyl Methacrylate
Peracetic Acid
Pesticides
Phenol Substances
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Solvents
Ethyl Alcohol
Glutaraldehyde
Ethylene Oxide (29 CFR 1910.1047)
Formaldehyde (29 CFR 1910.1048)
Hazardous Drugs
Hazardous Pharmaceutical Wastes
Medical Gas Systems
Anesthetic Gas Hazards
Scavenging
Nitric Oxide
Nitrous Oxide
Managing Waste
Medical Waste
Other Types of Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Proper Hazardous Waste Marking and Labeling
DOT Labels
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard
Chemical Protective Clothing
HAZWOPER and Hospitals
Spill Response Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)
Types of Respirators
Review Exercises
Infection Control and Prevention
Introduction
Healthcare Immunizations
Guidelines of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice
Other Vaccination Considerations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities
Other CDC Infection Control Guidelines
CDC Standard Precautions
Disease and Infection Transmission Routes
Airborne Precautions
Droplet Precautions
Contact Precautions
New Infection Risk
CMS Hospital-Acquired Conditions and Present on Admission Indicators
Disinfectants, Sterilants, and Antiseptics
Germicidal Effectiveness
Regulatory Approval of Disinfectants
EPA’s Registered Sterilizers, TB, and Antimicrobial Products
CDC Recommendations
Selecting a Disinfectant
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
Exposure Control Plan
OSHA Hand Hygiene Requirements
Employee Involvement
Recordkeeping
Engineering Controls
Needleless Systems
Exposure Determination
Control Measures
Personal Protective Equipment
Housekeeping, Laundry, and Waste Practices
Hepatitis B Virus
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Hepatitis C Virus
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Other Key Topics
Latex Allergies
Information and Training
Training Methods and Interactive Question Opportunities
Trainer Qualifications
Medical Recordkeeping
Training Recordkeeping
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (29 CFR 1910.120)
Postexposure Evaluation and Follow-Up
Tuberculosis
TB Screening Procedures for Settings Classified as Low Risk
TB Screening Procedures for Settings Classified as Medium Risk
TB Screening Procedures for Settings Classified as Potential Ongoing Transmission
OSHA Tuberculosis Exposure Enforcement Guidelines
OSHA Citations for TB Exposures
OSHA Abatement Methods
OSHA Tuberculosis Respirator Requirements
TB Exposure Control Plan
Administrative Controls
Environmental Controls
Respiratory Protection Controls
Engineering Controls
Healthcare Opportunistic Infections
Bacteria
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Viruses
Aspergillus
Anthrax
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Pseudomonas
Legionella
Infection Control Risk Assessment
Medical Waste
Sharps Containers
Separating Medical and Hazardous Wastes
Infectious Wastes
Medical Waste Best Practices
Waste Handling for Off-Site Transfer
Containers
Medical Waste Disposal
DOT Infectious Shipping Requirements
Review Exercises
Fire Safety Management
Introduction
Life Safety Code Comparisons
Occupancies Defined by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 5000™
Building Code
Healthcare
Ambulatory Healthcare
Hazard Content Description
Deficiencies
Fire Safety Management
Fire Safety Evaluation System
Design Considerations
Fire Prevention
Inspections
Fire Warning and Safety
Manual Alarm Stations
Electrically Supervised Systems
Special Requirements for Cooking Areas
Fire System Inspections
Fire Confinement
Emergency Exits
Exit Sign Illumination
Emergency Lighting
OSHA Egress Standards
OSHA Exit Sign Marking Standards
Portable Fire Extinguishers
How Fire Extinguishers Work
Types of Fire Extinguishers
Proper Maintenance
Air-Pressurized Water Extinguishers
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers
Dry Chemical Extinguishers
Marking Extinguishers
Extinguisher Ratings
Special Fire Safety Considerations
Electrical Equipment Installations
Flammable and Combustible Materials
General Precautions
Inside Storage Areas
Fire and Chemical Hazard Symbols
Surgical Fires
ASTM Surgical Fire Standard
Fire Blankets
Welding Fire Safety (29CFR 1910.252 and NFPA 51B)
Welding Personal Protective Equipment
Life Safety Requirements
Interim Life Safety
Compartmentalization
Integrity of Egress
Doors
Corridors
Patient Sleeping Rooms
Signs
Protection from Fire and Smoke
Hazardous Areas
Storage Rooms
New Buildings and Corridors
Openings
Welding Fire Prevention and Protection
NFPA 99-2012 Fire Protection Fundamentals
Flammable Liquids and Gases
Laboratories
Utilities
Mechanical Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
Elevators, Escalators, and Conveyors
Rubbish Chutes, Incinerators, and Laundry Chutes
Fire Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems
Smoke Alarms
Defend In-Place and Notification
Automatic Sprinklers
Manual Extinguishing Equipment
Review Exercises
Environmental Services and Food/Dietary Department Safety
Environmental Services and Laundry Operations
Basic Cleaning Guidelines
Contaminated Work Environments
Contaminated Equipment
Handling Contaminated Laundry
Sharps and Containers
Hazardous Materials
Latex Allergy
Environmental Safety
Using Cleaning Solutions
Equipment Carts
Cleaning for Safety and Health
Critical Instruments and Surfaces
Noncritical Instruments and Environmental Surfaces
Sterilants and High-Level Disinfectants
Intermediate-Level Disinfectants
Low-Level Disinfectants
Green Cleaning
CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Health-Care Facilities (2008)
System Methods
LEED for Healthcare
Microfiber Mopping
Laundry Operations
Contaminated Laundry
Personal Protective Equipment
Sharps Handling
Hazardous Chemicals
Other Hazards
Loading or Unloading Laundry
Linen Handling
Dietary and Food Services
Importance of Sanitation
Health Inspections
Food Service Area Layout
Overview of Kitchen Hazards
Cutting Hazards
Kitchen Electrical Safety
Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
Fire Safety and Burn Prevention
Chemical Hazards
OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements (29 CFR 1910.212)
Ergonomics
Delivering Meals to Isolation Rooms
Importance of Hand Washing
Basics for Handling Food Safely
Storage
Preparation
Thawing
Cooking Temps
Serving
Prepare Foods Separately
Thermometers
Regular Equipment Maintenance
Safe Ice Handling
Foodborne Illness
Controlling Food Contamination
FDA Bad Bug Book
Preventing Cross Contamination
Hazard Analysis and the Critical Control Point System
Foodborne Illness Primer for Healthcare
Review Exercises
Support Department Safety
Central Sterile Supply
Autoclaves and Sterilizers
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1047)
Glutaraldehyde
Safety Issues
Disinfectants
Drying and Storage of Instruments
Surfaces
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Materials Management
Cost, Quality, and Outcomes
Improving Healthcare Delivery
Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM)
Medical Equipment Management
Joint Commission Requirements
Maintenance, Testing, and Inspecting
Medical Equipment Reporting
SMDA of 1990
SMDA Reportable Events
Other Reporting Requirements
Equipment Control and Asset Management
Work Order Management
Data Quality Management
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Medical Equipment Inventory Inclusion Criteria.
Medical Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance Intervals
Monitoring and Reporting Incidents as Required by the SMDA of 1990
Emergency Procedures
Medical Equipment Maintenance, Testing, and Inspection
Documentation of Acceptance Testing
Documentation of Maintenance of Life-Support Equipment
Documentation of Maintenance of Non-Life-Support Equipment
Documentation of Performance Testing of Sterilizers
Documentation of Testing Water Used in Renal Dialysis
Evaluation/Effectiveness
Clinical Engineers
FDA Safety Communication: Cybersecurity for Medical Devices and Hospital Networks
Healthcare Security
NFPA 99-2012, Security Management (Chapter 13)
Resources
Incident Reporting
Property Protection
Sensitive Area Access
Identification of Patients, Visitors, and Staff
Traffic Control and Vehicle Access
Weapons on Campus
Handling Civil Disturbances
Handling Situations Involving VIPs or the Media
Access and Crowd Control
Communications
Orientation and Education
Evaluation of Security
Using Proven Practices to Improve Security
Forensic Patients
Workplace Violence Prevention (NIOSH Publication No. 2002-101)
Healthcare Worker Safety
Management Commitment and Employee Involvement
American Society of Industrial Security
International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Standards
Review Exercises
Nursing and Clinical Area Safety Topics
Patient Care Area Hazards
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hazardous Material Safety
Nursing Personnel and Workplace Violence
Helicopter Safety
Shift Work and Sleep Deprivation
Job Stress
Noncompensated or Voluntary Worker Safety
Home Health Safety
Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders
Administrative Issues
Equipment Maintenance
Facility Design Issues
Mechanical Lift and Assist Devices
Understanding the Body
Injuries and Disorders
Other Back Problems
Back Injury Prevention
Lateral Transfers
Ambulating, Repositioning, and Manipulating
Performing Activities of Daily Living
Useful Tips
Lift Teams
Guiding and Slowing FallsTransfer Task Safety
Personal Factors
Work Evaluation Tools
Training and Education
Patient Transport Functions
Transporting Patients
Patient Care
Transport Team Development
Wheelchair Safety
Surgical Department Safety
Surgical Room Relative Humidity Requirements
Hazardous Chemicals
Environment and Equipment Hazards
Instrument Passing and Sharps Disposal
Personal Protective Equipment
Lasers and Electrosurgery
Laser Safety
Laser Safety Officer
Laser Standards
Laser Classifications
Class 1 Laser
Class 1M Laser
Class 2 Laser
Class 2M Laser
Class 3R Laser
Class 3B Laser
Class 4 Laser
Plumes
Laser Skin Protection
Fire Prevention Tip during Laser Surgery
Intensive Care Units
Physical Therapy
Emergency Department
Dialysis Unit Safety
Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Review Exercises
Patient Safety
Patient Safety: an Organizational Function
Leading Patient Safety Efforts
Summary of Key IOM Reports
Errors and Adverse Events
Active and Latent Errors
Factors Impairing Human Performance
Error Reporting
Reporting Using Technology
Analyzing Events and Errors
Common Error Causal Factors
Implementing Structured Handoff and Sign-Out Procedures
Medical Education and Error Acknowledgment
Safety Cultures
Healthcare Bureaucratic Structure
Proactive Organizations
Understanding Change
Organizational Change
Teamwork
More about Understanding Systems
Systems Approach
Key System Safety Elements
System Reliability
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
Technology and Safety
Patient-Centered Healthcare
Error Disclosure
Medical Error Disclosure Guidance
Evidence-Based Medicine
General Patient Safety Practices
Using Patient Safety Checklists
Human Factors
Patient Safety Officers and Committees
Quality Improvement Tools and Strategies
Benchmarking
Other Measurements
Stakeholders
Plan-Do-Study-Act
Root Cause Analysis
Patient Roles in Patient Safety
Improving Patient Safety
Wrong Surgeries
Diagnostic Errors
Never Events
Handoffs
Discharged Patient Events
Healthcare-Associated Infections
Central Venous Catheter–Related Bloodstream Infections
Surgical Site Infection
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
Medication Safety
Medication Errors
Risk Factors for Adverse Drug Events
Prevention of Adverse Drug Events
Accomplishing Medication Reconciliation
Medication Administration
Reducing Medication Errors
Reporting Medication Errors
Investigating Medication Errors
Computerized Provider Order Entry
Emergency Department Patient Safety
Ambulatory Care Patient Safety
Physician Work Hours and Patient Safety
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Rapid Response Systems
Call System Operation
Electronic Medical and Health Records
Key Components of Electronic Health Records
Electronic Charting
Infant Abduction Prevention
Preventive Measures
Patient Restraints
Most Medical/Surgical Restraints Exempt
Patient Evaluation
Patient Fall Prevention
Environmental Hazards
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Bed Safety
Bed Safety Inspections
Individualized Patient Assessment
Review Exercises
Radiation, Laboratory, and Pharmacy Safety
Imaging and Radiation Area Safety
OSHA Ionizing Radiation Standard (29 CFR 1910.1096)
Restricted Areas
Surveys and Monitoring
Radiation Areas
Caution Signs
Airborne Radioactivity
Storage Areas
TB Exposures
Ergonomics
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Bloodborne Pathogens
Storage and Handling Procedures
Medical Radioactive Materials
Shielding
ALARP
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Performance-Based Standards
Radiation Control Planning
Radiation Safety Committee
Radiation Safety Officer
National Council on Radiation Protection
Food and Drug Administration Radiation Safety
Radioactive Waste Management
Nuclear Medicine
Radiological Society of North America
American College of Radiology
Nonionizing Radiation (29 CFR 1910.97)
Ultraviolet Radiation
Radio-Frequency and Microwave Radiation
Wireless Medical Telemetry
FDA/CDRH Recommendations for EMC/EMI in Healthcare Facilities
Consensus Standards
Other Recognized Standards
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
FDA MRI Safety Guidelines
Other MRI Safety Recommendations
Sonography
Laboratory Safety
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Joint Commission Laboratory Accreditation
College of American Pathologists Accreditation
College of American Pathologists Accreditation Program
COLA Accreditation
OSHA Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450)
Summary of Safe Laboratory Work Practices
Centrifuges
Laboratories and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Tuberculosis
Morgue
Chemical and Fire Hazards
Chemical Exposure Response
Standard Operating Procedures
Laboratory Equipment
Microtome Safety
Pressure and Vacuum Systems
Fume Hoods and Laboratory Ventilation
Employee Training
Medical Examinations and Consultations
Supervisor Responsibilities
Safety Personnel Responsibilities
Laboratory Personnel Safety Responsibilities
Animal Research Facilities
Laboratory Hazardous Waste Disposal
Autoclaves
Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP)
Laboratory Physical Environments
Biosafety
Biological Safety Officer (BSO) Biosafety Level 1
Biosafety Level 2
Biosafety Level 3
Biosafety Level 4
Biological Safety Cabinets
Service and Certification
Biosecurity
Pharmacy Safety
Clinical Pharmacy
General Safety Considerations
Pharmacy Safety
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Pharmacy Ergonomics
Workplace Violence
General Medication Labeling
Closed Pharmacy Procedures
Drug Recalls or Safety Alerts
High-Risk Medications
Investigational Medication Safety
Evaluation of Medication Management
Drug Quality and Storage
Hazardous Drug Safety
Current Standards
NIOSH Revision of ASHP Definition
Developing a Hazardous Drug List
Where to Find Information Related to Drug Toxicity
2010 NIOSH Update of Hazardous Drug Alert for Healthcare Settings
Hazardous Drug Safety Plan
Transfer Procedures
Caregiver Exposure Precautions
Administering Aerosolized Drugs
Hazardous Drug Wastes
Spill Control
Medical Surveillance
Ventilated Cabinets
Recordkeeping
Proposed Universal Waste Rule for Pharmaceuticals
Current RCRA Requirements
USP 797: Compounding Sterile Preparations
USP 797 2008 Revision
Review Exercises
Appendices:
Hazard Control Management Evaluation Scoring System (HCESS)
Worker Perception Survey Questions
Sample Hazard Control Policy Statement
Hazard Correction Status Form
Sample Elements
Improvement Principles
Causal Factors Chart
Ergonomic Symptoms Report
Hazardous Exposure Limits and Terms
Revised Hazard Communication Standard
Hazard Communication Training Record
Numerical Hazardous Material Ratings
Model Hazard Communication Plan
List of Selected NFPA Codes and Standards
Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment Form (Sample)
HAZWOPER Training Requirements (29 CFR 1910.120)
Retention of Occupational Safety and Health Act Records
Model Respirator Plan for Small Businesses
Sample Accident Investigation Report
Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
OSHA Construction Safety Plan Outline
Hazard Control–Related Acronyms
Bloodborne Training Requirements
Patient and Resident Moving Guidelines
Patient Safety Plan Development Considerations
Construction Infection Control Program Elements
TB Model Exposure Control Plan
Glossary of Terms
AHRQ Patient Safety Tools and Resources
Agency Listings
NIOSH Healthcare Worker Information
OSHA Publication Listing
Bibliography
Index
Biography
James (Jim) T. Tweedy has served as the executive director for the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM), which is also known as the Board of Certified Hazard Control Management (BCHCM) since 2007. IBFCSM was founded in 1976 and offers the following personal credentials: certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP), certified patient safety officer (CPSO), certified hazard control manager (CHCM), certified healthcare emergency professional (CHSP), certified product safety manager (CPSM), and certified hazard control manager security (CHCM-SEC).
James founded TLC Services, a healthcare, hazard control, organizational performance, and educational consulting organization in 1996. He has more than 25 years of experience with expertise in the areas of credentialing, hazard control, healthcare safety, leadership and team development, education, and compliance. He holds an MS in safety management from Central Missouri University and a BS in liberal studies from Excelsior College. He holds master level designations as a CHCM, CPSO, CPSM, CHSP, and certified healthcare emergency professional (CHEP). He also holds a professional membership in the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE).
Jim is a polished speaker who presents safety-related topics at seminars, conferences, and in the workplace. He taught more than six years at the college level and is an experienced curriculum developer. He has developed and presented original training programs at locations in more than 40 states. He is a recognized leader in the area of healthcare safety and hazard control management.