HSCI 1027 - Health Support Specialist in Environmental Services

1. A. Infection Control
   1. Definition
   2. Organisms commonly found
      1. Bacilli¿MRSA, VRE, C-Diff
      2. Virus¿HIV, Hepatitis A, B, C, AIDs, flu,
      3. Fungus
      4. Head lice
2. B. Infection control procedures
   1. Transmission of disease
      1. Chain of infection
      2. Asepsis
      3. Contamination
   2. Basic chemicals used in infection control
   3. General principles of infection control
      1. Disinfecting
      2. Sterilizing
   4. Personal protective equipment
   5. Hand washing and use of gloves
   6. Universal Precautions g. Isolation techniques
3. C. Ergonomics
   1. Body mechanics
   2. Use of equipment
4. D. Occupational Safety
   1. OSHA
   2. MSDS (Material Safety and Data Sheets)
   3. ¿The Right to Know¿ compliance
   4. Hazard Communication Standards Act
   5. ¿AWAIR¿ information
   6. Equipment safety
   7. Electrical and ladder safety
   8. Equipment operations
   9. Reporting safety problems
   10. Reporting of work accidents
   11. Elevator safety
   12. Disaster drill
5. E. Equipment and supplies
   1. Storeroom stocking and usage
   2. Mixing of chemicals
   3. Container labeling and directions
6. F. Infectious waste removal/disposal
   1. Regulatory information
   2. General procedures
   3. Infectious waste
   4. Spills
   5. Blood borne pathogens
   6. Cleaning isolation rooms
   7. Cleaning contaminated equipment properly
7. G. Basic housekeeping
   1. Areas
   2. Resident rooms, bathrooms
   3. Dining room and kitchen
   4. Hallways, dayroom, public bathroom
   5. Cleaning procedures
   6. Bed washing
   7. Resident check-out procedures
   8. Rest rooms
   9. Medical equipment
   10. Linen disposal
   11. Needle disposal
   12. Cleaning skills
8. H. Floor care¿vinyl, tile, terrazzo
9. I. Carpet care
10. J. Bath¿fiberglass, porcelain
11. K. Walls, Windows, draperies, shades
12. L. Kitchen, office, furniture, fixtures
13. M. Basic Laundry
    1. Fabric safety
    2. Apparel repair/maintenance
    3. Washing
    4. Drying
    5. Infection control procedures
    6. Missing clothes procedures
    7. Labeling of personal belongings
14. N. Educate individuals and family members on safety regulations/procedures
    1. Utilizing call light-emergency call light
    2. Importance of applying wheelchair brakes
    3. Proper use of gait belts
    4. Prohibited use of extension cords
    5. Prohibited use of scatter rugs
15. O. Fire Safety
    1. Fire drills
    2. RACE
    3. PASS
    4. Fire Code requirements

1. A. identify environmental practices for maintaining resident living areas, public areas, and laundry.
2. B. utilize information on the Safety Data Sheet.
3. C. describe infection control procedures related to the role of a HSS.
4. D. demonstrate ability to facilitate teamwork through the development of a cleaning schedule for the household.
5. E. develop a plan for engaging individuals when learning organization policies and procedures.
6. F. identify and follow organizational policies and procedures for OSHA guidelines.

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