Hospitals present a variety of unique hazards that can affect the health and safety of employees. Exposure to these hazards varies widely across hospital departments, including intensive care units, emergency rooms, and specialized treatment areas.
This course reviews common hazards faced by healthcare workers and explores effective control methods to minimize risk and exposure.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Identify and discuss hazards that may cause injuries in emergency rooms. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe work practice controls to prevent or reduce injuries in intensive care units. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Explain typical hazards in physical therapy rooms and best practices to minimize exposure and injury. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe ergonomic hazards, slips, trips, falls, paper handling, burns, and cuts, along with recommended safety practices. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Identify hazardous chemicals and employer responsibilities under the Hazard Communication Program (HCP). |
| LO 1.2.3 | Discuss hazards from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and the employer’s Exposure Control Plan (ECP). |
| LO 1.2.4 | Describe the nature of workplace violence in healthcare and the key elements of a Violence Prevention Program (VPP). |
Key: TO = Terminal Objective | LO = Learning Objective