A hospital's safety committee has been asked to make recommendations to administration regarding methods to improve employee safety
Which suggestions should be made? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Reserving parking spaces closest to the facility for staff
2. Security cameras throughout the facility
3. Curved mirrors in the corridors
4. Using restraints on all confused clients
5. Requiring all personnel to take physical self-defense training
2,3
Rationale 1: While isolated or unlit parking can be a safety concern, there is no reason that staff should have the parking next to the facility. There are also concerns for visitor and client safety to consider.
Rationale 2: Instituting environmental controls such as security devices and curved mirrors are measures to ensure safety.
Rationale 3: Instituting environmental controls such as security devices and curved mirrors are measures to ensure safety.
Rationale 4: Just because a client is confused does not indicate a tendency toward violence or a need for restraints.
Rationale 5: While all staff should be trained regarding violence, physical self-defense training is not practical for every staff member.
Global Rationale:
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