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Chapter 2 Workforce Safety and Wellness (Strategies to Manage Stress…
Chapter 2 Workforce Safety and Wellness
General Health & Wellness
components of wellness
proper nutrition
refraining from tobacco, drugs, and alcohol
sufficient exercise
sufficient sleep
taking time to relax
protection from disease and hazards
Proper hand hygiene
gloves
eye protection and face shields
gowns
mask, respirators and barrier devices
proper disposal of sharps
Strategies to Manage Stress
change work hours
change partners to avoid a negative or hostile personality
talk about your feelings
seek professional counseling if needed
expand your social support system
cut back on overtime
change work environment
minimize the physical response to stress
slow, deep breathing
regular physical exercise
periodic stretching or yoga
meditation
Infectious and Communicable
infectious disease is caused by organisms within the body
communicable disease can be spread:
from one species to another
from person to person
Routes
airborne transmission
foodborne transmission
indirect contact
vector-bone transmission
Direct contact
Terminology:
contamination
exposure
pathogen
infection risk can be minimized by
handwashing
protective techniques
immunizations
Scene Safety
Fire
include smoke, oxygen deficiency, high temperatures, toxic gases, and building collapse
Vehicle crashes
unstable vehicles
downed power lines
traffic
sharp objects
common events for EMS provides
Death and Dying
Stages of grieving
bargaining
depression
anger, hostility
acceptance
denial
EMTs role:
allow the patient and family to grieve
be honest
reinforce realitty
ask how you can help