Title: Identify the importance of the CDC and OSHA guidelines.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Identification of the importance of CDC and OSHA guidelines should include developing and enforcing safety policies, containing infectious diseases, and assuring a safe working environment.

Identification should also include recognition of safety signs and the importance of safety data sheets and the 2023 National Patient Safety Goals.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do the roles of the CDC and OSHA differ?
- What needs to be reported to the CDC?
- How does OSHA contribute to a safe work environment?
- What are the roles of the CDC and OSHA regarding the healthcare environment?
- What information is included in an SDS document? How can they be effectively used in a healthcare setting?
- What are the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals, and why are they important?