06.HCS.PM.6 ( HCS)
The program identifies and minimizes risks to patients.
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• PM.6 1. The program identifies safety risks associated with the environment of care. Specific environmental elements to consider include: equipment usage, fire safety, communication services, utilities services, preventing and controlling infection, and patient security.
2. The program plans strategies to minimize the risk of disruption of care.
3. The program takes action to minimize safety risks in the physical environment.
4. Staff know their roles and responsibilities relative to safety.
5. The program evaluates the effectiveness of its activities for creating and maintaining a safe environment of care.
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