Ergo Bulletin
Safe Patient Assessment
Learn how to protect yourself while working in a healthcare environment. Before providing care to any patient, it is important to dress for safety and complete a patient assessment to lower the risk of injury.
Know Your Patient:
- Prior to your visit or work assignment make sure to read patient charts and speak with co-workers who work with the patient.
- Conduct your own assessment of the patient at the time of care to ensure that is consistent with prior patient behavior.
- Look for signs of agitation such as clinching fists, flush face, loud or confusing speech, or possible impairment from medications or alcohol.
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