Safety Policies and Procedures Answers

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Why is it necessary for a hospital to have a safety procedure related to hand washing?

Adherence to hand-washing procedures reduces the risk of spills.

Proper hand-washing prevents the spread of germs.

Hand-washing procedures are more general than hospital safety policies.

Hand-washing procedures force patients to take full responsibility for their own health and safety.

Which of the following is an example of a healthcare worker following a safety protocol relating to warning signs?

A nurse is correctly putting on PPE as directed by a warning sign.

The custodial supervisor is instructed that he is responsible for installing warning signs.

A medical assistant sees a warning sign and decides which safety practices she needs to use.

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