Daily Crash Cart Check
Facility Layout and Physical Environment
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4m 12s
Each Day the crash cart must be checked to ensure that there was no tampering of the medications and supplies. Make sure to check that the defibrillator and suction can run on battery and that they are working. Make sure you have a full E-cylinder of Oxygen. Always have available the latest ACLS algorithms.
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Changing Into Scrubs
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Biohazardous Waste Room
Biohazardous Waste Room is needed to store all your biohazardous waste. The door must remain locked at all times. The door must have a positive latch which is a mechanism that the door closes automatically.
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Sharps Containers
Sharps waste is a form of biomedical waste composed of used "sharps", which includes any device or object used to puncture or lacerate the skin. Sharps waste is classified as biohazardous waste and must be carefully handled. Make sure you know the frequency of biohazardous pickup at your ASC.
