Safety and Sanitation:
There is many ways to sanitize something you can use...
Cleaning: Physically remove any visible signs of dirt
Disinfecting: Destroying some of the microorganisms
Sterilizing: Destroys all microorganisms
Physical Cleaning: Physical cleaning includes dusting, mopping, and cleaning up urine or feces. Overall you remove any signs of dirt and debry found on surfaces.
Sterilization: Mostly sterilization is used on tools, exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
Cold Sterilization:
-Place tools on a cold tray and add disinfectant chemical.
Dry Heat or Incineration:
-Incinerating: Getting an object and incinerating it or exposing it to flames
-Incinerator: Used to burn the remains of items to ashes.
-Autoclave: Sealed container which is used to sterilize tools using heat and steam in extremely hot temperatures.
Radiation and Ultrasound:
Radiation: Using ultraviolet or gamma rays
Ultrasound: Passing high frequency sound waves through an object to create vibration that removes debris.
Filtration: Removing particles in the air using physical barrier to prevent bacteria from getting in or coming out.
Chemicals and Cleaners:
-Antiseptic:A solution that is used to destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on any living tissue.
-Spectrum of activity: refers to what agent will kill which virus,bacteria, or fungi
-Contact time: How long should the solution stay on the surface
-Toxic effects: Hazardous effects that use agents may have on humans or animals.
Hand Hygiene:
-Most common spread of disease
-Use antibacterial soap and hand sanitize
-Always wash your hands before going to a new patient
Housekeeping and general cleaning:
-Odor control
-Clean regularly
-Clean correctly
Exam room sanitation:
-Control disease and safety
-Clean after each patient
-Take out trash regularly
-Change cold tray regularly
- Floor should be swept and clean
Aseptic Techniques:
- Practice keeping a sterile environment and a happy disease free one too.
-Wash hands frequently
-Clean everything after use
Nonsocial infection: When a human is the cause of a disease spread by an unhealthy environment, allowing healthy animals get sick.
Isolation Ward: Where contagious or extremely sick animals are kept from healthy pets. Always clean this area repeatedly and never use anything from this room anywhere else.
Safety is a way of life and thinking healthy and happy. If you do not know how to do something ask someone for help.help. Remember that all accidents can be prevented.Animals can be dangerous and unpredictable at times so be careful.When working with large animal be safe because they can seriously hurt or even kill someone make sure you keep your distance, use proper gear and equipment. There are 5 behaviors that you should know
1.Vision
2. Hearing
3.Maternal Instincts
4. Territorial behavior
5. Kicking and biting
When working around frightened animals try to be calm and don't make sudden movements.Always have a fire safety plan, in case of a fire make sure everyone knows where to go to escape. When removing gloves don't touch the outside of the gloves which are dirty.
Physical hazards: Most common type of injury
Chemical hazard: Common because of the amount of chemicals used
Bio hazard: Disease spread from animal to animal or from animal to human
Example:
Physical Hazard
-Falls
-Animal bites
-Needle injuries
-Radiation
Chemical Hazard:
-Anesthetic gas
-Ethylene oxide
-Insecticides
-Disinfectants
Bio Hazard:
-Bacteria
-Parasites
-Fungi
-Viruses
-Rabies
Zoonotic Prevention:
-Vaccination of both animals and humans
- Isolate sick animals
-Handle infected animals with care and properly
-Use proper sanitation
-Wear protective gear
OSHA:
-Stands for Occupational Health and Safety Act
-Congress passed OSHA in 1970 to assure safe and healthy working conditions.
-OSHA is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and is responsible for enforcement of the laws.
MSDS:
-Stands for Material Safety Data Sheets
-MSDS provide most information to use while using chemicals
-Ever hazardous material has to have a corresponding MSDS
-State if the chemical is poisonous or flammable.
*Manufacture Information
*Hazard Ingredients-Identity Information
*Physical/Chemical Characteristics
*Expiration Dates
*Re activity data
*Health Hazard Data
*Precautions for safe handling and use
*Control measures
Employee Responsibility:
-Learn and follow safety rules
-Read OSHA poster
-Comply with applicable standards
-Wear protective gear
-Report hazardous conditions,injuries,or illness
General Work place Hazards:
-Attire
-Jewelry
-Clutter
-Lack of cleanliness
-Organization
-Eating or drinking in clinic
-Improper use of machines
-Hazardous chemicals
-Using medication incorrectly
What to do if a Chemical Spills ?
1. Keep people and animals away
2.Increase ventilation
3.Put on protective gear
4.Cover spill with absorbent material
5.Sweep saturated absorbent materials into dust pan and deposit in plastic trash bag
Cap needles with one hand it's safer
Not Hazardous medical waste:
-Sharps
-Medical devices
-Animal blood or tissues
-Laboratory tissues
-Bandages/sponges
-Primate and animal waste
There is many ways to sanitize something you can use...
Cleaning: Physically remove any visible signs of dirt
Disinfecting: Destroying some of the microorganisms
Sterilizing: Destroys all microorganisms
Physical Cleaning: Physical cleaning includes dusting, mopping, and cleaning up urine or feces. Overall you remove any signs of dirt and debry found on surfaces.
Sterilization: Mostly sterilization is used on tools, exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
Cold Sterilization:
-Place tools on a cold tray and add disinfectant chemical.
Dry Heat or Incineration:
-Incinerating: Getting an object and incinerating it or exposing it to flames
-Incinerator: Used to burn the remains of items to ashes.
-Autoclave: Sealed container which is used to sterilize tools using heat and steam in extremely hot temperatures.
Radiation and Ultrasound:
Radiation: Using ultraviolet or gamma rays
Ultrasound: Passing high frequency sound waves through an object to create vibration that removes debris.
Filtration: Removing particles in the air using physical barrier to prevent bacteria from getting in or coming out.
Chemicals and Cleaners:
-Antiseptic:A solution that is used to destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on any living tissue.
-Spectrum of activity: refers to what agent will kill which virus,bacteria, or fungi
-Contact time: How long should the solution stay on the surface
-Toxic effects: Hazardous effects that use agents may have on humans or animals.
Hand Hygiene:
-Most common spread of disease
-Use antibacterial soap and hand sanitize
-Always wash your hands before going to a new patient
Housekeeping and general cleaning:
-Odor control
-Clean regularly
-Clean correctly
Exam room sanitation:
-Control disease and safety
-Clean after each patient
-Take out trash regularly
-Change cold tray regularly
- Floor should be swept and clean
Aseptic Techniques:
- Practice keeping a sterile environment and a happy disease free one too.
-Wash hands frequently
-Clean everything after use
Nonsocial infection: When a human is the cause of a disease spread by an unhealthy environment, allowing healthy animals get sick.
Isolation Ward: Where contagious or extremely sick animals are kept from healthy pets. Always clean this area repeatedly and never use anything from this room anywhere else.
Safety is a way of life and thinking healthy and happy. If you do not know how to do something ask someone for help.help. Remember that all accidents can be prevented.Animals can be dangerous and unpredictable at times so be careful.When working with large animal be safe because they can seriously hurt or even kill someone make sure you keep your distance, use proper gear and equipment. There are 5 behaviors that you should know
1.Vision
2. Hearing
3.Maternal Instincts
4. Territorial behavior
5. Kicking and biting
When working around frightened animals try to be calm and don't make sudden movements.Always have a fire safety plan, in case of a fire make sure everyone knows where to go to escape. When removing gloves don't touch the outside of the gloves which are dirty.
Physical hazards: Most common type of injury
Chemical hazard: Common because of the amount of chemicals used
Bio hazard: Disease spread from animal to animal or from animal to human
Example:
Physical Hazard
-Falls
-Animal bites
-Needle injuries
-Radiation
Chemical Hazard:
-Anesthetic gas
-Ethylene oxide
-Insecticides
-Disinfectants
Bio Hazard:
-Bacteria
-Parasites
-Fungi
-Viruses
-Rabies
Zoonotic Prevention:
-Vaccination of both animals and humans
- Isolate sick animals
-Handle infected animals with care and properly
-Use proper sanitation
-Wear protective gear
OSHA:
-Stands for Occupational Health and Safety Act
-Congress passed OSHA in 1970 to assure safe and healthy working conditions.
-OSHA is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and is responsible for enforcement of the laws.
MSDS:
-Stands for Material Safety Data Sheets
-MSDS provide most information to use while using chemicals
-Ever hazardous material has to have a corresponding MSDS
-State if the chemical is poisonous or flammable.
*Manufacture Information
*Hazard Ingredients-Identity Information
*Physical/Chemical Characteristics
*Expiration Dates
*Re activity data
*Health Hazard Data
*Precautions for safe handling and use
*Control measures
Employee Responsibility:
-Learn and follow safety rules
-Read OSHA poster
-Comply with applicable standards
-Wear protective gear
-Report hazardous conditions,injuries,or illness
General Work place Hazards:
-Attire
-Jewelry
-Clutter
-Lack of cleanliness
-Organization
-Eating or drinking in clinic
-Improper use of machines
-Hazardous chemicals
-Using medication incorrectly
What to do if a Chemical Spills ?
1. Keep people and animals away
2.Increase ventilation
3.Put on protective gear
4.Cover spill with absorbent material
5.Sweep saturated absorbent materials into dust pan and deposit in plastic trash bag
Cap needles with one hand it's safer
Not Hazardous medical waste:
-Sharps
-Medical devices
-Animal blood or tissues
-Laboratory tissues
-Bandages/sponges
-Primate and animal waste