CCS3020 Health Care 3

1.1 describe the types of emergencies one could encounter in health care facilities

1.2 describe how to prevent injury, unsafe conditions and emergencies

1.3 describe how to recognize, report and document unsafe conditions

1.4 describe how occupational health and safety guidelines in Alberta impact health care facilities

1.5 describe the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines for working with hazardous materials

2.1 demonstrate how infection control practices are used when providing care

2.2 describe isolation procedures and precautions

2.3 describe policies to follow for safe transport of a client

2.4 describe organizational systems or community programs that provide client transport and how they can be assessed

3.1 demonstrate the principles of proper body mechanics, including back saving rules for lifting and transferring

3.2 describe situations where risk of personal injury may occur

3.3 describe the proper and safe use of assistive devices

3.4 demonstrate the standard positions used when lifting and transferring clients, including:

3.5 demonstrate the safety precautions to follow when lifting and transferring clients, including:

3.6 demonstrate an assisted standing transfer to another caregiver

3.7 demonstrate a two-person front-to-back lift

3.8 describe when to use a mechanical lift

3.9 describe how to ensure client comfort during and after lifting and transferring

3.10 demonstrate how to report problems encountered when lifting and transferring clients

4.1 describe the equipment commonly used by the health care aide

4.2 use and maintain the equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications

4.3 describe common fire and electrical guidelines and hazards involving equipment

4.4 describe appropriate emergency procedures to follow related to fire, electrical and other hazards involving lifts and mobility aids

5.1 describe the proper use of ambulation

5.2 demonstrate safe use of different types of ambulatory aids that are available

5.3 describe environmental and architectural risk factors to ambulation

5.4 assess a client’s readiness to ambulate based on case study examples

5.5 describe different types of mobility devices

5.6 describe how ambulation and mobility aids should fit individual client conditions and needs

5.7 demonstrate how to assist clients with the use of wheelchairs and other power mobility devices

5.8 describe unusual client reactions or observations and how to report them

5.9 demonstrate how to safely maintain equipment and assistive devices

6.1 describe the types of restraining devices and reasons for use

6.2 describe the risks when using restraining devices

6.3 identify examples of mechanical restraining devices

6.4 explain alternatives to using restraining devices

6.5 describe safety measures and documentation requirements for using restraining devices

6.6 describe the possible emotional impact on the client and family when restraining devices are used

7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

8.2 identify steps to achieve goals