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Patient Decontamination
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- DVD, VHS
Follows JCAHO’s accreditation standards for decontamination and emergency planning.
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This module covers decontamination, safe work practices, security and control of patient flow, and termination of the operation. Hospitals must have a plan to decontaminate large numbers of casualties in the event of a major terrorist, hazmat or natural castrophe resulting in contaminate patients. Without a plan, hospitals risk contamination of staff, patients and the faicllity. This program, which follows JCAHO’s accreditation standards for decontamination and emergency planning, outlines the process of quickly mobilizing a hospital decon team.
Topics covered:
• Decontamination techniques for ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients
• Weather and modesty issues
• Equipment and supplies needed
• Integrating triage with decon
• Post decon activities
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