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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
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Chapter 22-B90. PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION PERSONNEL POLICIES: HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Section 22-B9000. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY
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9000.1Safety: The PBC shall strive to provide a safe environment for its patients, visitors, and employees. The PBC shall adhere to guidelines established by regulatory agencies for health care institutions.
9000.2Employees shall be responsible for maintaining a safe environment. Information on specific safety procedures is available in the Regulatory Affairs Department and the PBC safety manual. Guidelines shall be available to all employees.
9000.3Employees shall be encouraged to bring to the attention of the Safety Officer any potential hazard or unsafe condition of which they become aware immediately. No employee shall be penalized in any manner or face any kind of retaliation for the good faith submission of a complaint regarding a health and safety issue or for providing information relevant to any reported health and safety issue.
9000.4The PBC shall maintain a written hazardous communication program to provide policies for handling hazardous or potentially hazardous materials. Information is contained in the materials safety data sheets, which are available to all employees through the Infection Control Coordinator and the Safety Officer.
9000.5Health: The nature of a healthcare institution dictates that employees shall be potentially exposed to various hazardous conditions that may affect their health. It is therefore mandated that universal precautions shall be used under the conditions in which employees may be exposed to blood and body fluids.
9000.6Exposures to blood and potentially infectious materials shall be considered serious and reported immediately to Infection Control/Risk Management so that adequate and appropriate follow up is ensured.
9000.7Security: The Security Department shall seek to maintain a secure campus. Specific security procedures are available through that department.
9000.8The PBC shall not accept responsibility for any personal property lost or damaged on the premises. All valuables should be secured appropriately. Any missing property must be reported to the Security Department. The PBC shall reserve the right to inspect lockers and other employer provided storage space and packages and bags entering or leaving the premises.