PREVENTION AND SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES
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- Versione italiana
- Academic year
- 2021/2022
- Teacher
- EVA MARIA GASSER
- Credits
- 3
- Didactic period
- Primo Semestre
Training objectives
- PREVENTION OF INFECTION IN THE WORKPLACE
Basic knowledge in primary prevention and special skills for self-protection and protection of patients against nosocomial infections within their responsibilities and work tasks.
ERGONOMICS AND HANDLING OF LOADS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Knowledge of the basic principles of biomechanics underlying the manual handling of loads. Knowledge of the rules and laws relating to the handling of patients and loads for the protection of health and safety in the workplace. Knowledge of patient handling techniques and their application to different clinical settings. Knowledge and correct use of patient handling aids.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Knowledge, understanding and execution of standard procedures for the detection of vital parameters in emergency conditions. Perform Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures explaining their technique and rationale. Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physics.
Course programme
- PREVENTION OF INFECTION IN THE WORKPLACE
Epidemiology of infectious diseases and infection control measures, disinfection, sanitizing, sterilization and disinfestation. Nosocomial infections; general hygiene measures; infection risks for physical therapists and appropriate preventive measures
ERGONOMICS AND HANDLING OF LOADS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Apply the principles of ergonomics in rehabilitation to prevent risk situations and musculoskeletal disorders. Training correct sequences for positioning, movement and transfer of a disabled person, even with use of aids.
Recognize and prevent the risk factors to the manual handling of loads.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Alert the rescue system: causes and circumstances of the accident, notify the information to emergency medical services. Recognizing a medical emergency: the scene of the accident, detection of conditions of the injured, elementary notions of anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular and respiratory system, techniques of self-protection. Implementing actions of emergency: sustaining vital functions, recognition and limits intervention of emergency, knowing the risks specific to the asset held. Didactic methods
- PREVENTION OF INFECTIONS IN WORK PLACES: Frontal lesson with use of power points
ERGONOMICS AND HANDLING OF LOADS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: Frontal lesson. Group work. Practical exercise. Computer/Power Point. Video
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT: Frontal lesson. Practical exercise in pairs. Computer/Power Point. Learning assessment procedures
- PREVENTION OF INFECTION IN THE WORKPLACE: The written final test consists of 16 multiple choice questions with only one correct answer. Per correct answer the candidate receives two points. There is no penalty for incorrect answers. The correct answers to all 16 questions result in 30/30 cum laude. For a positive assessment at least eight questions must be answered correctly (18/30). There is provided a total duration of 35 minutes for the test.
ERGONOMICS AND HANDLING OF LOADS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: Examination consists of two parts: -written exam: 30 multiple choice questions. For each correct answer is assigned 1 point . The maximum score is 30/30. - practical exam: the student pulls out a case report and demonstrates the transfer required for this specific patient. The maximum score is 30/30. The final grade is the average of the partial grades.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT: The exam consists of 2 parts: - oral exam (max 10 points): students are asked 2 questions. For each correct answer are assigned max 5 points (depends on completeness ,depth and clarity of argumentation); - practical exam (max 20 points): are required practical skills and abilities on 5 main themes: personal safety (1 p.), diagnostic (5p.), breathing (3 p.), cardiac massage and pressure (6 p.) and defibrillation (5 p.).
The final grade results from the weighted average of the three partial ratings. Reference texts
- PREVENTION OF INFECTION IN THE WORKPLACE :
Essential bibliography:
Lesson handouts
Advanced bibliography:
H. Flamm, Manfred Rotter (Hrsg.): Angewandte Hygiene in Krankenhaus und Arztpraxis
E. G. Beck und P. Schmidt: Hygiene und Umweltmedizin (bereits in der Bibliothek vorhanden)
S. Cencetti: Igiene e Sanità Pubblica (bereits in der Bibliothek vorhanden
ERGONOMICS AND HANDLING OF LOADS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Essential bibliography:
Paul Dotte, La Manutention des Malades et des Handicapes, Fascicules 1-2. Maloine S.A. Ed., Paris 1988.
M.Buraschi, E.Gasser. Movimentazione del paziente/Umlagerung und Transfer des Patienten - Centro stampa Azienda Sanitaria di Bolzano, 2002
Lesson handout
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Essential bibliography:
Jens Scholz, Peter Sefrin, Bernd W. Böttiger, Volker Dörges, Volker Wenzel 2012 – Notfallmedizin -Thieme Verlag
IRC BLS e BLS D - BLS für medizinisches Fachpersonal - ERC 2011 - www.erc.edu
Frank Tappert, Walter Schär - Erste Hilfe kompakt - Huber Verlag - Naemt 2013
Amls Advanced Medical Life Support - Urban & Fischer München
Advanced bibliography:
Bodo Gorgaß, Freidrich Ahnefeld, Rolando Rossi – Rettungsasstistent und Rettungssanitäter - Springer Verlag
Boris Lutomsky, Frank Flake - Leitfaden Rettungsdienst
John E. Campbell 2012 - Präklinische Traumatologie - Verlag Pearson Deutschland
American College of surgeons, 2008 - Advanced Trauma Life Suppor
