AOHP 2015 National Conference

Topic Overview: Healthcare facilities are potentially dangerous work environments, and while proper training, engineering controls and administrative precautions can help to effectively manage risk, employee accidents can and do happen. Accidents are inevitable in today’s healthcare workplace. Even with the best loss control program, employees still can be hurried or distracted. Employee accidents, while unfortunate, present an opportunity to improve the performance of a healthcare facility’s safety program. Properly conducted accident investigations provide solutions to many workplace hazards. Participants will learn a simple methodology for determining the root cause of workplace accidents and utilize a six-step process for an effective employee accident investigation program that will help to identify root causes, prescribe appropriate corrective measures and implement performance metrics to ensure a safer workplace. Accident investigation analysis will include investigation strategy, witness questioning, evidence gathering, critical decision points and effective legal documentation.

Objectives:

1. Describe a six-step process for an effective employee accident investigation program to ensure a safer workplace. 
2. Explain the components of an effective facility safety program.
3. Discuss the root cause analysis to conduct thorough investigations of employee accidents.
4. Describe a six-step process for an effective employee accident investigation program.