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nenivikky · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A hospital has a safety committee meeting that includes staff from the following departments: maintenance, nursing, administration, risk management and housekeeping.

The chair of the committee is inquiring as to which actions the committee recommends to administration to improve employee safety. Select all that apply. 1. Parking space for visitors
2. Security cameras throughout the facility
3. Curved mirrors in the corridors
4. Armed personnel walking the corridors
5. Adequate lighting
6. Security barriers at main entrances
7. Locked doors to all entrances into the hospital

Question 2

The hospital operator announced over the paging system, Dr. Strong, 4th floor, A-Wing, Dr. Strong, 4th floor, A-Wing. A medical-surgical nurse asks another nurse, Who is Dr.

Strong? The nurse informs the medical-surgical nurse, This is an announcement that informs security there is violent behavior on that unit. Which of the following would be an appropriate report to this units manager? 1. This nurse does not know what Dr. Strong means.
2. There was an incident in which a staff person did not know what Dr. Strong meant. Could we have an
in-service on this policy?
3. The operator paged a Dr. Strong and we didnt know what to do.
4. Who is Dr. Strong?

phuda · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5, 6
Explanation: 1. Instituting environmental controls such as adequate lighting, security devices, and curved
mirrors are measures to ensure safety. Limiting parking space and armed personnel may
hinder violent behavior. It is unreasonable to lock doors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is
reasonable to lock doors during nighttime hours.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. Employees must be adequately informed about the policies so they are prepared in case of an
event and not trying to find out at the time of crisis.