Transcript Chapter 7 Body Systems

Manual for McCurnin’s Clinical
Textbook for Veterinary Technicians
Power Point Lesson
8th edition
Chapter 4
Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary
Hospitals
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Lesson 4.1
Safety and General Workplace Hazards
Pronounce, spell, and define all Key Terms in the
chapter.
Do the following regarding safety in the veterinary
hospital:
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Explain the acronym OSHA and describe the role it plays in
the development of safety programs in veterinary practices.
List the safety rights and responsibilities of employees in
the workplace.
List the safety rights and responsibilities of workplace
leaders.
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Lesson 4.1
Safety and General Workplace Hazards
List common workplace hazards in a veterinary
facility and describe precautions that can be taken
to reduce the risk of these hazards. Also do the
following:
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Explain proper methods for lifting objects and animals.
List hazards associated with the use of ethylene oxide,
formalin, glutaraldehyde, anesthetic gases, and
compressed gases.
Describe the requirements of the OSHA “right to know” law.
Explain the acronym MSDS and describe the components
of an MSDS.
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Safety on the Job Can Affect a
Veterinary Practice
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Personal injury
Hazards
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Infectious diseases
Harmful chemicals
Radiation
Animal-induced
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Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
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Why Is OSHA Important?
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Enforces federal laws
Helps ensure a safe workplace for American
workers
Employers have responsibilities
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Safety program
Safety training
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Your Safety Rights
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Employees have a right to:
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Raise safety concerns without fear of reprisal
A safety program/training
Contact OSHA if concerns are not addressed
View medical reports
View OSHA form 300A (summary of work-related
injuries and illnesses)
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Employee Responsibilities
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Learn and follow safety rules
Read the OSHA poster
Comply with applicable standards
Wear or use personal protective equipment
(PPE)
Report hazardous conditions
Report job-related injury or illness
Seek treatment promptly
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Leadership’s Rights
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The right to set rules of conduct or
operation
Ample time to correct safety problems
The right to be present during an OSHA
inspection (except under court orders)
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Leadership’s Responsibilities
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Provide safe environment with identified
hazards
Correct hazards that can be eliminated
Control hazards that cannot be eliminated
Comply with safety/health laws
Establish and enforce safety procedures,
including emergency procedures
Provide practice-specific safety training
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General Workplace Hazards
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Attire
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Dress appropriately for job at hand
Minimal jewelry, if any
Cover the entire foot
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General Workplace Hazards
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Lifting
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General Workplace Hazards
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Ergonomic injuries
Clutter
Lack of cleanliness
Ineffective organization
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Improper Storage
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Machinery and Equipment
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Improper use of machinery or equipment
Wearing loose clothing or hair around
machinery with moving parts
Autoclave and steam burns
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Electricity
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Fire and Evacuation
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Store flammable liquids properly
Keep flammable materials 3 feet or more
from an ignition source
Keep at least two clear exits
Know your duties in the event of a fire
Locate fire extinguishers and know how to
use them
Observe National Fire Protection
Association rules
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Violence
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Barriers
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Hazardous Chemicals
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Most common chemicals used
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Cleaning and disinfecting agents
Insecticides and pesticides
Drugs and medications
Sterilization agents
Radiology processing fluids
“Right to know” law
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Hazardous materials plan
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Secondary Container Warning Label
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Precautions in Working with
Hazardous Chemicals
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Storage—tight-fitting, screw-on lids
Eye-level storage
Mixing and diluting
Spill clean-up
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Protective clothing
Special equipment
Eyewash stations
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Chemical Spill Clean-up
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Step 1: Keep people and pets away
Step 2: Increase ventilation
Step 3: Put on protective gloves, apron,
and protective eyewear if indicated
Step 4: Cover spill with absorbent materials
Step 5: Sweep saturated absorbent
materials into dustpan and deposit in
plastic trash bag
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Chemical Spill Clean-up
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Step 6: Seal trash bag, and dispose of it
Step 7: Wash contaminated area
thoroughly, and allow area to air-dry
Step 8: Remove protective equipment, and
dispose of single-use items
Step 9: Wash hands thoroughly, and
change contaminated clothing
Step 10: Replace used materials in spill kit
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Ethylene Oxide
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Ethylene oxide (EtO)
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Gas sterilization
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Formalin
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Used for tissue preservation
Human carcinogen
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Glutaraldehyde
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“Cold sterilization” methods
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Lesson 4.2
Medical and Animal-Related Hazards
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Do the following regarding medical and animalrelated hazards:
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List hazards related to the capture and restraint of
small and large animals.
Explain risks associated with excessive noise and
methods taken to minimize these risks.
Describe hazards related to bathing and dipping
animals and explain methods to minimize these
risks.
Define the term zoonotic disease and list zoonotic
and nonzoonotic diseases commonly encountered
in veterinary practices.
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Lesson 4.2
Medical and Animal-Related Hazards
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Explain the importance of wearing goggles,
gloves and a surgical mask when performing
dental procedures on animals.
List methods to minimize the risks associated with
exposure to radiation, anesthetic gases, and
medical waste.
List the equipment and supplies needed to protect
veterinary personnel when handling hazardous
pharmaceuticals such as chemotherapeutic drugs
and describe methods for safely handling
contaminated bedding and waste from oncology
patients.
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Animal-Related Hazards
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Training and practice with animal restraint
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Capture-restraining equipment
Chemical restraint
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Noise
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Ear protection
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Bathing, Dipping, and Spraying
Areas
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Personal protection equipment
Eye-level storage
Ventilation
Eyewash station
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Zoonotic Diseases
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Risks of rabies virus exposure
Other common pathogens
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Other viruses
Bacteria (e.g., Lyme disease)
Fungi (e.g., ringworm)
Internal parasites
Protozoans
External parasites
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Nonzoonotic Diseases
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Not serious concern to human health
Highly contagious
Examples
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Parvoviral enteritis in dogs
Panleukemia in cats
Personal protection equipment
Protective measures
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Precautions for Dentistry Operations
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Aerosolized microbes
Personal protection equipment
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Personal Protection Equipment
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Radiology Concerns
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Personal protection equipment
Collimation
Individual dosimeter badge
Processing chemicals
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Radiology
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Anesthesia Concerns
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Proper scavenging system
Proper anesthetic protocols
Check anesthesia machine before each
use
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Anesthesia Machine Checklist
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Anesthesia Machine Checklist
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Anesthesia Machine Checklist
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Anesthesia Machine Checklist
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Further Anesthesia Concerns
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Delaying extubation
Pregnant personnel
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Further Anesthesia Concerns
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Working with Compressed Gases
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Sharps and Medical Waste
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Physical trauma
Keep sharps sheathed until use
Do not attempt to recap needle unless
necessary
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One-Handed Needle Recapping
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One-Handed Needle Recapping
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One-Handed Needle Recapping
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Hazardous Medical Waste
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Sharps
Medical devices
Animal blood or tissues
Laboratory cultures
Bandages/sponges
Primate material
Animal waste
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Hazardous Drugs
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All medicines are chemicals
Cytotoxic drugs
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Handling drugs
Biological safety cabinet
Handling patient’s body
Handling patient’s wastes
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Questions?
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