(1) To identify role in Hazardous Wastes, HIV,
and Accidents.
(2) To review Infection Control and OSHA Requirements.
(3) To review Risk Management and Occurrence
Reporting.
(4) To review in Quality Assessment and Quality
Improvement.
(5) To review Fire Safety Procedure and demonstrate
competency in Fire Extinguisher Practice.
(6) To discuss Client Confidentiality.
(7) To review medication errors and proper drug
administrative protocols.
(8) To review Basic Cardiac Life Support Protocols.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
OBJECTIVE
To have offices and institutions equipped, operated,
and maintained as so to provide a safe and healthful environment
for patients, visitors, and employees.
ORGANIZATION AND COMPOSITION
The membership of the safety committee shall be
multidisciplinary with representation from key services of the Academy.
The safety director and all members of the safety
committee are appointed by the President of the Academy.
MEETINGS
The safety committee shall meet at least annually
or at any time that an urgent situation warrants a meeting.
MINUTES AND REPORTS
Minutes of all meetings shall be maintained and
shall include the following:
- Name of committee
- Date and duration of the meeting
- Names of committee members (present & absent)
and guest
- Documentation that previous minutes were read
and approved
- Minutes shall include an in depth discussion
of identified patient, visitor or employee accident causes. The
unsafe acts or unsafe conditions which have contributed to the injuries
shall be discussed and documented in the minutes.
- Minutes are to be signed by the committee chairman
Reports of the committee's activities and recommendations
shall be made to the appropriate persons.
FUNCTIONS
1. Develop a system for providing a safe environment
for patients, visitors, and employees.
2. Promote and maintain an ongoing Academy wide
hazardous surveillance program.
3. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of
the safety program at least annually with an with an annual report
to the Board of Directors.
4. Set up an Incident Reporting System - Investigate,
then evaluate all incidents reported and document review of such
reports and actions taken.
5. Establish liaison and exchange of information
with infection control committee and other
6. Include safety-related information in orientation
of new and continuing education.
7. Familiarize Academy members with applicable
safety regulations.
8. Maintain a reference library.
DUTIES OF SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The safety committee member should:
1. Actively participate in all committee functions.
2. Appoint an alternate committee member for
the department, to attend committee meetings and to represent
the department head in his absence.
3. Discuss the findings of the committee, as
appropriate, with other Academy members in their respective departments.
