Evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe work conditions.

Evaluation should include

• describing fundamental principles for the evacuation of a healthcare setting
• identifying critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency
• describing the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does the evacuation of a healthcare facility begin?
• What are the purposes of SDSs in a healthcare setting? 

Teacher Resource:

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Links to an external site., Center for Disease Control (CDC)