Occ- Overview Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is occupational health and safety?
A field concerned with the safety and health of workers in their workplaces.
What are some examples of hazards in healthcare facilities?
Exposure to blood products and body fluids, physical hazards, chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards.
What psychological hazards do healthcare workers face?
Stress, depression, burnout syndrome.
What are the objectives of Occupational Health?
- Promote and maintain physical, mental & social well-being of workers
- Prevent health departures due to working conditions
- Protect workers from hazards and risks
- Place workers in suitable occupational environments.
Name some core personnel in Occupational Health.
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Safety engineers
- Industrial Hygienists
- Toxicologists
- Ergonomists
- Psychologists
- Epidemiologists
- Lawyers.
Why is Occupational Health important for health workers?
- Work effectively without risks
- Prevent hazards in the workplace
- Assist in managing occupational health hazards
- Manage patients with occupational health problems.
What are the components of Occupational Health Services?
- Preventive activities
- Promotional activities
- Curative activities
- Rehabilitation activities
- Research activities.
What is the aim of preventive activities in Occupational Health Services?
To prevent the occurrence of injury and disease.
What should health facilities develop according to GHS Occupational Health Policy?
- Policies
- Procedures
- Action plans for hazard identification, assessment, and control.
What diseases are prioritized for vaccination in the GHS immunization program?
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever (YF)
- Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM).
What practices are recommended to prevent infections among healthcare staff?
- Good hand hygiene
- Proper waste disposal
- Provision of disinfectants and PPEs.
What should be done if a healthcare worker is exposed to Hepatitis or HIV/AIDS?
The incident must be reported immediately and post-exposure prophylaxis should be provided.
Fill in the blank: Occupational Health and Safety training includes information on _______.
the use of and care for PPEs.
What should an employee do if threatened with abuse?
Report to their supervisor for investigation and action.
True or False: Occupational Health aims to only protect physical health of workers.
False.
What are some factors contributing to psychological hazards in healthcare?
- High workload
- Verbal abuse
- Problematic work relationships
- Limited resources
- Poor remuneration.
