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Examination: Demystifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Process
Continuing Education Program
Examination Demystifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Process 1. The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to a. continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public. b. influence, support and improve the quality of health care through the practice and management of infection control. c. assure the safety and health of US workers by enforcing continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
2. The main concerns evaluated and the types of OSHA inspections possible include (1) catastrophes. (2) complaints and referrals. (3) fatal accidents. (4) follow-up inspections. (5) imminent danger. (6) programmed inspections. a. b. c. d.
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3. Most OSHA inspections are conducted without any advance notice. a. true b. false
4. During the walk-through, the OSHA compliance officer (1) observes safety and health conditions and practices. (2) consults privately with employees. (3) takes photographs and surveys existing engineering and workplace controls. (4) reviews records that the employer is required to maintain. (5) reviews the facility’s written exposure control plan. (6) points out to the employer representative any unsafe or unhealthy conditions observed. a. b. c. d.
5. During the closing conference, the compliance officer specifies the fines that will be imposed for unsafe or unhealthy conditions observed during the inspection. a. true b. false
6. When an employer intentionally commits a violation regardless of required federal mandates, the fine that may be imposed per violation is a. b. c. d.
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AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AORN is providerapproved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptance of this activity for relicensure.
up to $1,000. $1,500 to $7,000. $10,000. $70,000.
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7. The employer may choose to request an informal meeting with the area director to discuss the written citation and proposed penalty. During this meeting, the a. area director is authorized to enter into settlement agreements. b. employer representative should provide the compliance officer with any “Exception to the use of engineering controls” forms. c. employer must show that the facility cannot correct the violation.
8. The facility exposure control plan a. is a written report responding to violations observed during an OSHA inspection. b. identifies exposure risks for employees or jobs that could have a risk of exposure. c. identifies the steps to successfully undergo a Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations survey.
2007 OR PRODUCT DIRECTORY
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9. Policies that ensure occupational safety should be established and enforced regarding (1) annual performance reviews. (2) neutral zone. (3) needle recapping. (4) nonpatient-care areas. (5) personal protective equipment. a. b. c. d.
1 and 3 2, 4, and 5 2, 3, 4, and 5 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
10. Cost containment is an acceptable reason for not selecting a safety device for use. a. true b. false
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Continuing Education Program
Answer Sheet Demystifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Process
AORN Customer Service c/o Home Study Program 2170 S Parker Rd, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711
or fax with credit card information to (303) 750-3212. Additionally, please verify by signature that you have reviewed the objectives and read the article, or you will not receive credit. Signature _____________________________ 1. Record your AORN member identification number in the appropriate section below. (See your member card.) 2. Completely darken the spaces that indicate your answers to examination questions one through 10. Use blue or black ink only. 3. Our accrediting body requires that we verify the amount of time you required to complete this 2.9 contact hour (145-minute) program.________ 4. Enclose fee if information is mailed.
Contact hours: 2.9
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The deadline for this program is April 30, 2009. A score of 70% correct on the examination is required for credit.
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2007 OR PRODUCT DIRECTORY
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Continuing Education Program
Purpose/Goal: To educate perioperative nurses about how to prepare for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection.
Demystifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Process Objectives To what extent were the following objectives of this Independent Study Program achieved? 1. Discuss the difference between a Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations survey and an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection. 2. Describe the OSHA inspection process. 3. Identify the different types of OSHA violations. 4. Discuss recommendations to help ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
Content To what extent 5. did this article increase your knowledge of the subject matter? 6. was the content clear and organized? 7. did this article facilitate learning? 8. were your individual objectives met? 9. did the objectives relate to the overall purpose/goal?
Test Questions/Answers
15. What factor most affects whether you take an AORN Journal Independent Study? a. need for contact hours b. price c. subject matter relevant to current position d. number of contact hours offered What other topics would you like to see addressed in a future Independent Study Program? Would you be interested or do you know someone who would be interested in writing an article on this topic? Topic(s): ______________________________ ______________________________________ Author names and addresses: _____________ ______________________________________
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To what extent 10. were they reflective of the content? 11. were they easy to understand? 12. did they address important points?
Learner Input 13. Will you be able to use the information from this Independent Study in your work setting? a. yes b. no 14. I learned of this Independent Study via a. the Journal I receive as an AORN member. b. a Journal I obtained elsewhere. c. the AORN Journal web site. d. the AORN Manager Resources web page. 2007 OR PRODUCT DIRECTORY
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Examination Demystifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Process 1. The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to a. continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public. b. influence, support and improve the quality of health care through the practice and management of infection control. c. assure the safety and health of US workers by enforcing continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
2. The main concerns evaluated and the types of OSHA inspections possible include (1) catastrophes. (2) complaints and referrals. (3) fatal accidents. (4) follow-up inspections. (5) imminent danger. (6) programmed inspections. a. b. c. d.
1, 3, and 6 2, 4, and 5 1, 3, 4, and 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
3. Most OSHA inspections are conducted without any advance notice. a. true b. false
4. During the walk-through, the OSHA compliance officer (1) observes safety and health conditions and practices. (2) consults privately with employees. (3) takes photographs and surveys existing engineering and workplace controls. (4) reviews records that the employer is required to maintain. (5) reviews the facility’s written exposure control plan. (6) points out to the employer representative any unsafe or unhealthy conditions observed. a. b. c. d.
5. During the closing conference, the compliance officer specifies the fines that will be imposed for unsafe or unhealthy conditions observed during the inspection. a. true b. false
6. When an employer intentionally commits a violation regardless of required federal mandates, the fine that may be imposed per violation is a. b. c. d.
www.orpd.org www.aornjournal.org
1, 3, and 6 2, 4, and 5 1, 3, 4, and 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AORN is providerapproved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptance of this activity for relicensure.
up to $1,000. $1,500 to $7,000. $10,000. $70,000.
2007 OR PRODUCT DIRECTORY
aorn journal • S61
7. The employer may choose to request an informal meeting with the area director to discuss the written citation and proposed penalty. During this meeting, the a. area director is authorized to enter into settlement agreements. b. employer representative should provide the compliance officer with any “Exception to the use of engineering controls” forms. c. employer must show that the facility cannot correct the violation.
8. The facility exposure control plan a. is a written report responding to violations observed during an OSHA inspection. b. identifies exposure risks for employees or jobs that could have a risk of exposure. c. identifies the steps to successfully undergo a Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations survey.
2007 OR PRODUCT DIRECTORY
S62 • aorn journal
9. Policies that ensure occupational safety should be established and enforced regarding (1) annual performance reviews. (2) neutral zone. (3) needle recapping. (4) nonpatient-care areas. (5) personal protective equipment. a. b. c. d.
1 and 3 2, 4, and 5 2, 3, 4, and 5 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
10. Cost containment is an acceptable reason for not selecting a safety device for use. a. true b. false
www.orpd.org www.aornjournal.org
Continuing Education Program
Answer Sheet Demystifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Process
AORN Customer Service c/o Home Study Program 2170 S Parker Rd, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711
or fax with credit card information to (303) 750-3212. Additionally, please verify by signature that you have reviewed the objectives and read the article, or you will not receive credit. Signature _____________________________ 1. Record your AORN member identification number in the appropriate section below. (See your member card.) 2. Completely darken the spaces that indicate your answers to examination questions one through 10. Use blue or black ink only. 3. Our accrediting body requires that we verify the amount of time you required to complete this 2.9 contact hour (145-minute) program.________ 4. Enclose fee if information is mailed.
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Fee: Members $14.50 Nonmembers $29
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The deadline for this program is April 30, 2009. A score of 70% correct on the examination is required for credit.
AORN ID # Name Address City State Zip Phone Number RN license # State Fee enclosed or bill the credit card indicated N MC N Visa N American Express N Discover Card # Expiration date Signature www.orpd.org www.aornjournal.org
(for credit card authorization)
2007 OR PRODUCT DIRECTORY
aorn journal • S63
Continuing Education Program
Purpose/Goal: To educate perioperative nurses about how to prepare for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection.
Demystifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Process Objectives To what extent were the following objectives of this Independent Study Program achieved? 1. Discuss the difference between a Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations survey and an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection. 2. Describe the OSHA inspection process. 3. Identify the different types of OSHA violations. 4. Discuss recommendations to help ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
Content To what extent 5. did this article increase your knowledge of the subject matter? 6. was the content clear and organized? 7. did this article facilitate learning? 8. were your individual objectives met? 9. did the objectives relate to the overall purpose/goal?
Test Questions/Answers
15. What factor most affects whether you take an AORN Journal Independent Study? a. need for contact hours b. price c. subject matter relevant to current position d. number of contact hours offered What other topics would you like to see addressed in a future Independent Study Program? Would you be interested or do you know someone who would be interested in writing an article on this topic? Topic(s): ______________________________ ______________________________________ Author names and addresses: _____________ ______________________________________
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To what extent 10. were they reflective of the content? 11. were they easy to understand? 12. did they address important points?
Learner Input 13. Will you be able to use the information from this Independent Study in your work setting? a. yes b. no 14. I learned of this Independent Study via a. the Journal I receive as an AORN member. b. a Journal I obtained elsewhere. c. the AORN Journal web site. d. the AORN Manager Resources web page. 2007 OR PRODUCT DIRECTORY
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