Safety Orientation - Nursing

(14 min.) Regardless of your job, safety is an integral part of your responsibility, which means no matter the task you perform, safety must be of vital concern. Let's begin with some basics. The healthcare environment can be hazardous to your health if you neglect safety rules, policies, and procedures. The first step is to learn these policies and procedures, then apply them on a daily basis for each assigned task. We understand that your work is fast paced, you're busy, there are many things to do, but if you maintain a safety attitude, you'll make the right decision when the time comes to perform all your jobs safely. Certainly, this program cannot cover all possible potential hazards or safety rules, but let's take a few minutes to discuss some of the more important safety tips that can help you prevent accidents.

Topics included in this safety video are: back injuries, infection, modern healthcare procedures, safe lifting, electrical safety, fire safety, compressed gases, hand trucks or dollies, and needlesticks.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.