Safety Terms

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  1. 3. Prevention Measures taken to prevent or mitigate incidents of violence against healthcare workers in the workplace.
  2. 7. Continuous efforts to improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction through systematic review and enhancement of healthcare processes and practices.
  3. 10. Practices and procedures designed to prevent the spread of infections within healthcare settings.
  4. 14. Any undesirable experience occurring to a patient during the healthcare process.
  5. 15. The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.
  6. 16. Techniques and equipment used to safely lift, transfer, and move patients to prevent injuries to both patients and healthcare workers.
  7. 17. Processes and protocols used to accurately identify patients to prevent errors in treatment and medication administration.
  8. 18. Adherence to laws, regulations, and standards governing healthcare safety, including those set by regulatory agencies such as OSHA, CDC, and The Joint Commission.
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  1. 1. Procedures for safely handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials in healthcare settings.
  2. 2. Specialized equipment worn by healthcare workers to protect themselves from exposure to infectious agents or hazardous materials.
  3. 4. Procedures for safely handling, storing, and disposing of biohazardous waste generated in healthcare settings.
  4. 5. and interventions implemented to reduce the risk of patients falling and sustaining injuries in healthcare settings.
  5. 6. and protocols aimed at preventing needlestick injuries and other sharps-related injuries among healthcare workers.
  6. 8. aimed at minimizing medication errors and adverse drug events in patient care.
  7. 9. The act of cleaning hands to remove microorganisms and prevent the spread of infection.
  8. 11. and procedures designed to prevent, detect, and respond to fires within healthcare facilities.
  9. 12. and protocols established to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters within healthcare facilities.
  10. 13. A preventable adverse effect of care, whether or not it is evident or harmful to the patient.