Have you ever been injured on the job? Maybe you slipped in the kitchen or tripped over a stray cord, but what are the first steps you should take?
All work-related accidents and injuries need to be reported to your supervisor immediately. You then need to go the the Sierra Springs Nursing Station which is located on the 3rd floor of our Heath care Center. There, you will be evaluated and then determine if you need to be sent out to our MBI facility for treatment and rehab. If you are scheduled for rehab, you must complete all sessions and have a release from your doctor to come back to work. In some instances we have light duty work that you can perform in your department or another department. See Human Resources for details. Call 911 for any life threatening injury.
As of Friday, June 17th we are 10 days without an injury. We are coming off a streak of 145 injury free. We'd like to hit that high of a number again but we need your help to make this a safe work environment. First, make sure you have all the proper equipment for the job. This could be your non-slip shoes or gloves but includes a wide variety of items. Second, keep your eyes open for potential dangers. Is there a rug that could be a tripping hazard? Did someone leave an electric box open that should be closed? Is there a large puddle of water on a slippery deck? If you can, clean or adjust the area to make it safe. If you do not have the skills or equipment to make it safe you need to report it right away. Remember, you aren't only keeping yourself safe when you spot and fix these things, you are protecting your fellow staff, the residents, and any visitors we have on campus. So let's all work together to make Beatitudes a safer place for everyone here.
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