Volunteer Handbook - Roper St. Francis Healthcare

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Code Orange: Code orange is called for a bomb threat. If you receive a bomb threat call, try to keep thecaller on the phone and be alert to the caller’s voice, sex, age, background noises and anything they willtell you about the bomb. Notify 2911.MSDS: MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet. The MSDS sheet contains information about eachsolution and chemical used in the hospital and how to use them safely. All containers must be clearlylabeled as to the contents, hazardous warnings and manufacturer. Never use anything without a labelon it. MSDS information is conveniently found on the system intranet. Call 2911 to report any chemicalspill.Infection Control:Studies have shown that over 100,000 people die every year from infections they acquire while in thehospital. We are determined to make RSFH facilities as clean and save as possible.The number one thing we can do to prevent infection is the simplest – wash our hands. Everyone whohas patients contact MUST wash their hands or use hand disinfectant before and after contact with apatient or their environment. Don’t be afraid to remind others of this requirement. Keep your nails shortand trimmed. Wash your hands thoroughly and for 10 – 15 seconds.Practice Hand Hygiene! Before handling patient’s food and trays. Before eating and after using the restroom. Before and after caring for each patient. After handling patient’s articles or equipment. Before leaving any clinical area such as the lab or physical therapy.Volunteers should make every effort not to expose themselves to blood and body fluids. When workingwith patients we need to all be aware of ways that disease is spread and how to protect our patients andourselves.Volunteers should not enter rooms of patients on Isolation Precautions. (SCRUBS Mentoring studentswill get specific instructions regarding Isolation Precautions.)The expression “Standard Precautions” means treating all patients and body fluids as if they wereinfectious. The term “PPE” stands for Personal Protective Equipment – the gloves and masks used byhealthcare workers to do their job safely. It is important to know how to protect yourself. A copy of thehospital’s Infection Control Plan is now online but always available. If you ever see an exposed needleor sharp instrument – report it to the first healthcare worker you see so it can be disposed of properly.Body mechanicsYour health and safety is very important to us! Avoid unnecessary injuries by using proper bodymechanics. The basic principals are: When turning, pivot with your feet and avoid twisting your body. Analyze the work to be done. Ask for help with heavy work. Distribute the weight to be carried evenly. Maintain a wide base of support and use a secure grip. Tighten your abdominal muscles, time and coordinate your lift. Push rather than pull.12
The next step is up to you!Carefully consider what you have learned and decide if service to the patients of Roper St. FrancisHealthcare would be mutually beneficial. For more information on any topic or to read the applicablepolicy please contact your Volunteer Coordinator. To proceed with registration in the VolunteerDepartment please complete the following:Application form and Orientation Core Competency QuizHave some one who knows you well (not a relative) write the brief letter of recommendation for us.You can bring it in a sealed envelope or have it sent directly to the Volunteer Coordinator in thefacility in which you plan to serve. Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Volunteer Office, 2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Charleston, SC 29414 Roper Hospital, Volunteer Office, 316 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401 Mount Pleasant Hospital, Volunteer Office, 6500 Hwy 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29466Bring a permission note from your physician if you have any severe physical limitations.Visit the Employee Health Office as instructed. Note days the offices are open. Minors need aguardian’s signature.Let your coordinator know of any problems or concerns.Welcome!13
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