Title: Evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe work conditions.
Course: Medical Assistant II (14151-II) > Section: Demonstrating Knowledge and Use of Safety Practices

Evaluation should include

- describing fundamental principles for the evacuation of a healthcare setting
- identifying critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency
- describing the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting.

Teacher Resource:

- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the evacuation of a healthcare facility begin?
- What are the purposes of SDSs in a healthcare setting?