Welcome! We re glad you re here! Please review the information in this PowerPoint to complete your Observation Checklist on page 11 of the Job Shadow Paperwork. 2/25/2014
Observer Orientation The purpose of the Observer/Job Shadow Program is to provide interested individuals opportunities to explore their health care interests by observing the work of Children s staff. The following presentation is one way to meet the compliance requirement that you complete an orientation prior to beginning your job shadow. The presentation includes the following topics: Introduction to the Organization, Your Role, and Rules of Conduct Safety Procedures Infection Control Security
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Your Role/ Rules of Conduct Attendance- Please be prompt and report to the designated area provided by your sponsor. For those who are observing for multiple days, please contact your sponsor to reschedule if you are unable to arrive for your job shadow because of illness, change in schedule, etc. Dress Code Students must adhere to CHW Dress Code Policy and Procedure. Clean business casual clothes are appropriate. No jeans, shorts, T-shirts, visible piercing (except ears), or clothes that reveal skin other than arms are allowed. Tights or hose must be worn with skirts and no open toed shoes are allowed.
Your Role/ Rules of Conduct Do Not Talk about patients with any unauthorized person or talk in public places. Duplicate any medical records. Handle patient equipment or the personal belongings of others.
Safety Procedures At the Main hospital, if you see a situation that puts your safety or the safety of others at risk, you need to: Report an urgent safety related issue to Security Services, Dial 88 from any hospital telephone. Request non-urgent assistance from Security Services, Dial 62552 from any hospital telephone.
Safety Procedures When certain emergency conditions occur at the Main hospital, they are announced on the overhead speaker. Remember, you should be accompanied by your sponsor at all times. If a condition code is called, look to your sponsor for guidance. See the next slide for a list of the emergency conditions.
Emergency Condition Fire Missing child/person Medical gas failure Severe weather watch Severe weather warning HCC activation HCC activation + employee pool Bomb threat Active shooter Evacuation Medical Emergency External disaster Hazardous spill Computer downtime Safety Procedures Announcement Fire alarm + location Missing person + description Medical gas failure + location reported + gas affected The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather watch + duration The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning + duration The Hospital Command Center is being activated Employee pool activation; available staff report to the hospital auditorium Building alert Active shooter + location (building, tower, floor, room) Evacuation + full or partial + location Code blue + location The external disaster plan is now in effect Hazardous spill + location The system is down; please use downtime procedures
Safety Procedures Should a large scale disaster occur in our community, Children s prepares for incoming patients. Follow your designated sponsor at this time.
Infection Control Prevent the spread of infection Hand hygiene is the single most important practice to reduce the spread of infection. When hands are visibly dirty, wash with soap and water. When hands are not visibly dirty, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Clean in, clean out when entering patient rooms.
Infection Control Isolation Precautions Signs Identify the type of isolation. Located on the wall outside of each room Implemented for the safety of everyone. Use of Personal Protective Equipment Wear gloves, gowns, etc. when necessary. Remove garments properly.
Security Parking You can park in any non-designated space in either parking structure. The surface lot is for patient families only. Your sponsor will clarify the best location for parking when your job shadow is confirmed. Identification ID Badges/Cards must be worn at all times. ID badges can be obtained from the security/welcome desk upon your arrival with proof of your confirmation email.
You have completed the Job Shadow Orientation! Please sign the checklist on page 11 and submit with your job shadow paperwork.