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Safety Management Program Overview

Introduction

Date of Last Review 9/5/08
SME:
Infection Control Manager

The president of UTHSC-H, on behalf of the Board of Regents, requires and supports the establishment and maintenance of an effective Safety Management Program.

Purpose

The Safety Management Program ensures a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.

Elements

The UTHCPC Safety Management Program consists of the consolidation of the following elements:

Emergency Preparedness Management

Equipment Management

Hazardous Materials Management

Interim Life Safety

Life Safety Management

Safety Committee

Safety Education

Safety Office

Utilities Management

Risk Management/Patient Safety

Related standards

The Joint Commission : Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Infection

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