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 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.

See National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Process/Skill Questions:

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