Safety and Security
A safe, healthy, and accident-free environment for patients, students, students, and visitors is a goal to which Ochsner Health is dedicated. The following safety guidelines have been established: Do not run or take part in horseplay. Keep work areas clean and orderly. Dispose of needles and other sharp instruments in proper containers; never put them in trashcans. Never recap needles. Avoid lifting heavy, bulky objects unless you have help from another person or use a mechanical device designed to do the work. Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, gloves, masks, and other devices provided for personal protection. Report hazardous conditions such as foreign objects, water spills and floor defects to the department supervisor or to Safety and Security immediately. If possible, wipe up small nonhazardous spills. Do not have or use alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or weapons on Ochsner property. Report any suspicious activity to Ochsner Security immediately. Remember: If you see something, say something. An Ochsner security program has been set up for the protection of patients, students, students, visitors, and their personal belongings. The security force is also on hand to keep order, enforce regulations and protect Ochsner property. All students are expected to take an active part in this security program. All personal property as well as Ochsner's property should always be left secured. The Security Department should be notified whenever any wrongdoing is suspected. To keep security risk at a minimum, Ochsner reserves the right to inspect packages, lockers, and any other items. The MSDS sheets for handling any chemicals found onsite are stored in Ochweb. Click on the “Job Resources” tab, then select “Safety Data Sheets” from the list that appears. USP 800- Hazardous Drugs Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Identified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a department of the CDC, hazardous drugs can cause problems such as skin rash, reproductive toxicities, and cancer. USP Chapter 800 applies to all healthcare personnel and all entities that store, prepare, transport, or administer hazardous drugs. Healthcare workers may be exposed to Hazardous Drugs at many points. The focus is not only on administration, but drug handling and contact with patients using certain hazardous drugs for treatment. The HazD symbol will be displayed on the MAR of hazardous medications. The symbol will hang on the patient’s door or on the wall over the bed of patients taking hazardous medications. The HazD arm band will be in place on all such patients in the acute care setting.
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