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Health Facility Safety

  
#251

  EVACUATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES — This video helps to prepare
  a hospital staff to prevent a disaster should a fire occur within their
  facility. This program focuses on the special circumstances of health care
  facilities. It covers the basics of moving patients out of their rooms
  to another area on the same floor, to another floor, or out of the facility.
  It also covers the assistance which can be given to fire and emergency
  personnel. Various case studies are demonstrated. (17 Minutes)

  
#273

  HEALTH CARE WORKPLACE RIGHT-TO-KNOW — This video program will
  assist any health care facility in establishing and maintaining a Right-To-Know
  or Hazard Communication Program in line with current OSHA regulations.
  It does a nice job in explaining how to use Material Safety Data Sheets
  (MSDS) as well as proper training for employees. Because this program has
  been produced in a health care environment, employees of such a facility
  should feel very comfortable with the material presented. (16 Minutes)

  
#280

  BACK TALK — This videotape concerns itself with back injury prevention
  in the health care industry. Numerous examples are given to explain how
  health care personnel should lift, move and transfer patients. Clear cases
  are given for health care personnel in determining when to seek assistance
  in handling patients. This is an excellent video program that should be
  very informative to those health care personnel who are exposed to handling
  patients on a daily basis. (28 Minutes)

  
#385

  SAFE PATIENT HANDLING: MECHANICAL LIFTING DEVICES — This video
  program will demonstrate the use of numerous mechanical lifting devices
  which are used to move patients from the bed to the bath, the bed to the
  restroom, the bed to the stretcher, etc. The program shows techniques to
  enable health care personnel to use mechanical lifting devices so as to
  avoid injury to themselves. (17 Minutes)

  
#401

  FIRE SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES — This program from the National
  Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) discusses the basic elements of a sound
  fire safety program. The leading causes of fire in healthcare facilities
  are described, as well as methods of fire prevention. Proper employee training
  in responding to a fire situation is emphasized. The R.A.C.E. acronym (Rescue,
  Alarm, Contain, Extinguish) is presented with details concerning each element
  of response. (20 Minutes)

  

  
#539

  WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: RECOGNIZING AND DIFFUSING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR — Everyone
  deserves a safe place to work. This video reviews an extensive list of
  warning signs to look for which may indicate a dysfunctional employee.
  The video emphasizes that early intervention is key to helping troubled
  employees. Documentation of erratic or changed behavior is stressed. Company
  policy should indicate zero tolerance of any type of aggression. Steps
  to follow if an aggressive situation develops are identified. Offering
  assistance through a company Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is also reviewed.
  (26 Minutes)

  

  
#548

  CONTROLLING VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE — This video addresses the
  increasing problem of violence in health care facilities by explaining
  and demonstrating techniques for preventing and containing clashes. Violent
  episodes are evident especially in emergency departments, psychiatric units
  and long-term care but can also be seen in regular hospital units. The
  video reviews how employees can protect themselves, coworkers and other
  patients. Dramatizations cover the team approach, how to recognize warning
  signs, understanding the causes, self-awareness, verbal de-escalation,
  limit setting, pharmacological intervention and physical containment. (32:55
  Minutes)

  
Special Note: This video is approved for one hour of
  CEU credits. Please request the Leader's Guide for information on how to
  obtain credits.

  

			
#568

  COMBATIVE RESIDENTS MIRROR THEIR REALITY — Behaviors reflect our
  inner world, our private reality. Effective caregivers read these behaviors
  and react accordingly. This video defines combative behavior. It discusses
  the four most common forms which are resisting care, verbal aggression,
  fighting and catastrophic reaction. Causes of combative behavior are reviewed
  including dementia, health-related causes, psycho-social causes, environment
  and unskilled caregiving. How to manage combative behavior and set goals
  are covered. Tips to perform everyday activities, safety and self-protection
  when confronted, dealing with a combative resident and modifying behavior
  are reviewed. The video concludes with an emphasis on dignity, comfort
  and care. (23 Minutes)

			
#635

					NURSING HOMES: HAZARDS AND SOLUTIONS — This videotape produced by the U.S. Department of Labor addresses the causes of accidents in nursing homes. The subject matter is presented by way of interviews with several OSHA compliance officers who explain what they look for when a compliance inspection is performed, as well as offering their insight on how to correct deficiencies found. (15:00 Minutes)

			
#763

					ERGONOMICS: WATCH YOUR BACK — Whether your staff is moving patients, test tubes, laundry or food, they need to protect their backs from undue stress. All healthcare workers have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders or back injuries. General back safety, symptoms of back problems, recognizing the dangers, preventing MSDs and safe materials handling are all reviewed in this videotape. (15 minutes)


#764

					IT'S YOUR BACK, DON'T BREAK IT: BACK SAFETY FOR HOME HEALTH CARE — This videotape is designed specifically for home care workers. It explains how to lift and move patients safely. It also describes how employees can protect their backs with good posture, diet and exercise. The program can easily be incorporated into your current back-safety program and can be used to update supervisors on current back safety procedures. (20 Minutes)


#766

					HEALTHCARE SAFETY ORIENTATION — As a healthcare professional, you know that your patients continually rely on you for their health and safety - but what about your own? It can only take a minute of neglect on your part or that of a coworker for you to become a patient yourself. Slips, trips and falls, fire safety, handling medical waste, bloodborne pathogens and handwashing/glove removal are covered in this videotape. This is a good, overall general safety orientation for the healthcare environment. (20 Minutes)

			
#771

					ELEMENTS OF BACK CARE IN HEALTHCARE — This videotape educates employees on how to properly care for their backs and prevent injuries in a health care setting. The basic function and design of the back; body mechanics and movement; proper techniques for patient movement and transfers; transfer tools and the importance of periodic stretching are some of the highlights in this videotape. (16 Minutes)

			
#787

  BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: A SHARPER IMAGE — This training program offers a concise look at the transmission, treatment and prevention of bloodborne pathogens, specifically: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. Complies with OSHA 1910.1030. VHS (19 Minutes)

		    

			
#788

  SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS: AVOIDING INJURY IN YOUR WORKPLACE — Slips and falls account for more than 200,000 on-the-job injuries in the U.S. each year. This fastpaced program identifies major slip, trip and fall hazards that could endanger your employees. VHS (17 Minutes)

			
#892

IT'S YOUR BACK DON'T BREAK IT — Designed specifically for home
care workers, this video explains how to lift and move patients safely. It also
describes how employees can protect their backs with good posture, diet and exercise.
DVD (20 Minutes)

            
#893

              ERGONOMICS: WATCH YOUR BACK — Whether your staff
              is moving patients, test tubes, laundry or food, they need to protect
              their backs from undue stress. All healthcare workers have a high
              risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders or back injuries.
              DVD (15 Minutes)

            

            #894

              PATIENT LIFTING SAFE STRATEGIES — Healthcare workers
              are at risk for serious back injuries. Back injures are not only
              painful, but also costly to both employee and employer. Show your
              employees how to lift properly and prevent injury according to
              the NIOSH Lifting Guidelines. DVD (16 Minutes)

            
#895

              PROTECTING YOUR BACK — Back injuries hurt a lot!
              They hurt your employees, your staffing levels, your efficiency,
              your morale, your workers’ compensation claims and your insurance
              premiums. This program gives instructions on proper body mechanics,
              patient transfer techniques and exercises to avoid back injury.
              DVD (19 Minutes)

            
#896

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS — Slips and falls account for more than
200,000 on-the-job injuries in the U.S. each year. This fast-paced program identifies
major slip, trip and fall hazards that may endanger your employees. Topics covered
in this program include negotiating slippery surfaces, controlling hazards and
avoiding falls. DVD & VHS (14 Minutes)

            
#897

              HOME HEALTHCARE SAFETY ORIENTATION — This important
              program will help employees recognize the potential dangers of
              working in a home care setting. It provides important safety tips
              to protect your staff and patients. It discusses what to look for
              in the home, handwashing and safe work practices and handling medical
              waste and equipment. DVD (20 Minutes)

            
#898

              HEALTHCARE SAFETY ORIENTATION — As a healthcare
              professional, you know that your patients continually rely on you
              for their health and safety – but what about your own? It
              can only take a minute of neglect on your part or that of a coworker
              for you to become a patient yourself. Slips, trips and falls, fire
              safety and handling medical waste are covered in this program DVD
              (20 Minutes)

  
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  for more videos on Health Facility Safety