SAFETY PROCEDURES (Revised 9/2012) POLICY Volunteer Services will establish and maintain an effective safety program in this area. The unit specific program is aimed at providing a safe environment for all employees, volunteers, visitors and patients. This program will comply with all relevant regulations and approved standards of healthcare. PROCEDURE Responsibility of Managers, Employees, and Volunteers: Managers: • Responsible for the overall safety of the department including the establishment and enforcement of all department safety standards. • Maintain safety awareness among employees and volunteers Employees and Volunteers: • Must be alert for unsafe acts and/or conditions. Immediately report any spills on tile and/or tears in carpet as these can pose a slip/fall risk for our patients and customers. • Respond to any unsafe act, situation or condition, by initiating maximum corrective action that can be affected without exposing oneself to danger or peril. • Responsible for understanding and following the standards established in their unit. • Report and document all job-related injuries/illnesses with the department supervisor. Employee injury reports should be completed and given to your supervisor immediately. • SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S JOB!! Suicide Ideation When approached by a person that asks, “Where do I go if I am suicidal?” Walk them to the ER window and wait with them in the check in process. If approached by someone saying “I was told, ‘I or my family member need to have a psych evaluation, where do we go?” Point them to the ER only.
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