RATIO- is comparing two numbers and their relationship with one another. Ex. 1:3 1 cup of sugar, dissolves in 3 cups of water FRACTION- refers to a part of a whole . Ex. 1/5 1 room in a hospital contains 5 beds PROPORTION- represent an equation of two ratios or fraction. Ex. 1:12::2:24 or 1/12=2/24
LET’S TRY IT How many rooms will be needed for 72 patients if 6 patients can be accommodated in a room? 2.How many milligrams are there in 15 tablets if 20 tablets have 3,500 milligrams? 3.How many grams are there in 6 packs of flour if 3 packs have 500 gramsgrams
Occupational health and safety in caregiving
LEARNING TARGETS: I can cite the objectives of occupational health and safety. I can identify the hazards and risks of caregiving. I can describe the hazards and risks in nursing homes and hospitals. I can explain how to avoid the hazards and risks in homes and hospitals.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the control of hazard and risk affect the workers and the patient?
What are the hazards and risks? Hazards is a source or situation that has the potential to cause harm, injury, damage, or any adverse effect. Risks is the likelihood or probability of a hazard leading to an undesirable consequence. It represents the potential for harm, injury, loss, or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard.
Objectives of occupational health and safety Occupational health and safety (OHS) is primarily concerned with the overall well-being of the workers by implementing health and safety standards in the workplace.
OBJECTIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Promote physical, mental, and social well being of every worker. Create a workplace that is conducive to welfare Remove or reduce hazards and risks that are determined to worker’s health and safety Promote the highest level of productivity possible when workers are safe and healthy.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF OHS OBJECTIVES Occupational Health and Safety in caregiving is essential for safeguarding the well-being of caregivers, maintaining high standards of care, ensuring patient safety, legal compliance, cost savings, and upholding ethical principles. It is a holistic approach that benefits not only the caregivers but also the patients, organizations, and society at large.
LET US DISCUSS YOUR FINDINGS Heavy lifting Water spills on the floor Blocked fire exit Overloaded outlets Damage stairs Broken window Open cabinet (cause trips) Dog and cat chasing Improper waste disposal
SAMPLE OF HAZARDS PHYSICAL HAZARDS These are hazards brought about by unsafe working conditions. Examples Poor ventilation Poor lighting Air and noise Improper wirings Slippery floors Broken window
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS These hazards coming from workers or patient with infections or diseases and from contaminated human waste containing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Examples Covid 19 Microorganism Contaminated waste Fungi Blood
ERGONOMIC HAZARD These hazards brought about by the nature of work, have consequences on the worker such as poor posture, back injury, and numbness. EXAMPLES Carrying and lifting heavy things Long hours standing Working with machine producing continuous noise
PSYCHOLOGICAL HAZARDS These are hazards that have an impact on the mental and emotional condition of the worker brought about by long hours of physical activities. EXAMPLES Fatigue Stress Anxieties Worries Depression Lost of concentration
PICTURE ANALYSIS (REAL LIFE PROBLEM) Analyzed the scenario and identified the potential hazards and risks. Present your findings to your classmates emphasizing the hazards and risk they identified and how they can relate to the objectives of occupational health and safety.
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GENERALIZATION It's essential for healthcare facilities to implement comprehensive OHS programs to identify, mitigate, and manage these hazards effectively. Regular training, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and a culture of safety are critical components of ensuring the well-being of healthcare workers and the people they serve in nursing homes and hospitals.
LEARNING TARGETS: I can cite the objectives of occupational health and safety. I can identify the hazards and risks of caregiving. I can describe the hazards and risks in nursing homes and hospitals. I can explain how to avoid the hazards and risks in homes and hospitals.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the control of hazard and risk affect the workers and the patient?