Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

Safety

Providing a safe environment is the responsibility of ALL employees. Safety is monitored through Environment of Care Rounds: • Semiannually in patient care areas. • Yearly in non-patient care areas. Keep Areas Clear and Safe • Keep work areas free of obstruction and clutter. • No WOWs gurneys, equipment or beds blocking hallways, fire alarms/extinguishers or exits. • Doorstops (of any kind) should never be used to hold open doors. • All oxygen tanks must be secured in tank holders to beds or gurneys at all times. Never move an oxygen tank without a holder.

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