Hospital pharmacist job description

Hospital pharmacist job description includes key duties: 1. Ensuring medicinal products are stored appropriately and securely to ensure freshness and potency; 2. Ensuring medication reaches the patient in the correct form and dose this may include tablets, capsules, ointments, injections, inhalers and creams; 3. Being responsible for the accurate dispensing and timely distribution of drugs and medicines for inpatients or outpatients; 4. Supervising and checking the work of less experienced and less qualified staff; 5. Responding to medication-related queries from within the hospital, other hospitals and the general public; 6. Keeping up to date with, and contributing to, research and development, often in collaboration with medical staff and colleagues in the pharmaceutical industry; 7. Writing guidelines for drug use within the hospital, preparing bulletins and implementing hospital regulations; 8. Providing information to individual wards on budgets and expenditure on drugs; 9. Setting up clinical trials, evaluating new medications against claims made by pharmaceutical companies and recommending new medicines that are the safest and most effective for individual patient needs. 10. Participating in ward rounds, taking patient drug histories and contributing to the treatment decision-making process this includes highlighting a drugs potential side effects, identifying harmful interactions with other drugs and assessing the suitability of treatments for patients with particular health conditions; 11. Liaising with physicians, nurses and other fellow health care professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and economic drug treatment; 12. Counseling patients on the effects, dosage and route of administration of their drug treatments, particularly those who require complex drug therapy; 13. Monitoring every stage of medication therapy to improve all aspects of delivery and reporting patient side effects; 14. Communicating effectively with patients relatives, community pharmacists, general practitioners (GPS), etc.; 15. Preparing and quality-checking sterile medications under special conditions (e.g. Intravenous medications for those unable to take food, anti-cancer medications, eye drops, etc.). Related documents: . Health care job descriptions . Health care interview questions

Community pharmacist job description

Community pharmacist job description includes key duties: 1. Budgeting and financial management; 2. Promoting sales and developing the business; 3. Keeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses; 4. Dispensing prescription medicines to the public; 5. Ensuring that different treatments are compatible; 6. Checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled (pharmacists are legally responsible for any dispensing errors); 7. Supervising the preparation of any medicines (not all are supplied ready madeup by the manufacturer); 8. Keeping a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes; 9. Liaising with doctors about prescriptions; 10. Providing a prescription intervention service; 11. Managing a needle and syringe exchange; 12. Dispensing emergency hormonal contraception; 13. Measuring and fitting compression hosiery; 14. Monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels; 15. Offering a diabetes screening service; 16. Providing pregnancy testing; 17. Arranging the delivery of prescription medicines to patients; 18. Overseeing the ordering and safe storage of medical products; 19. Maintaining computerized records; 20. Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff; 21. Selling healthcare and other products, such as toiletries, cosmetics and photographic items; 22. Selling over-the-counter medicines; 23. Counseling and advising the public on the treatment of minor ailments; 24. Advising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments; 25. Preparing dosette and cassette boxes, usually for the elderly but also for those with memory/learning difficulties, where tablets are placed in compartments for specified days of the week; 26. Undertaking medicine use reviews (mur), an advanced service to help patients understand how their medicines work and why they have to take them. What is MSDS? Material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a form that required by OSHA, an MSDS is a detailed description of each hazardous chemical located in the workplace, which includes information regarding potential health risks, symptoms and treatment measures to be taken if exposure occurs. What is OSHA?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the agency created within the Department of Labor to set safety and health standards for almost all workers in the United States. OSH management commitment checklist 1. Adequate resources are provided for safety management. 2. Employees are provided sufficient time to perform tasks related to OSH 3. Employees are made accountable for safety and health in their area of responsibility. 4. Managers and employees understand and accept their responsibilities under the OSH Act. 5. Managers and Supervisors at all levels are actively involved in safety management. 6. Competent person coordinates safety management activities. 7. There is an up-to-date University OSH Policy in your area 8. All employees know about the OSH Policy

First aiders job description

First aiders job description

I. Number of first aiders

The number of First-Aiders shall be provide according strength of manpower in the Departments / Sections.

II. First Aider Duties

1. Cover overview of first aid services required during specific times refer to Departments / sections about policy on first aid and how this applies to the provision of first aid services. 2. Provide information on first aid emergency awareness training for staff including emergency notification processes, responsible officers and provision of emergency phone numbers. 3. Cover how to provide staff and student awareness sessions in first aid and emergency procedures.

4. Provide opportunity for discussion on or investigation of employees safety issues. Adventure Activities are reference sources. 5. Provide information and practical exercises on range of first aid treatments of commonly occurring first aid incidents cuts, abrasions, contusions, management of severe bleeding, basic wound care, fractures and soft tissue injury. 6. Provide information and practical exercises on emergency life support including care of life threatening conditions possible. 7. Participating in the risk management process within the Factory as part of the OHS leadership team. 8. Providing first aid emergency awareness training for staff and workers including emergency notification processes, a list of responsible Statutory officers and provision of emergency phone numbers. 9. Coordinating first aid duty rosters and maintaining first aid room and first aid kits. 10. Providing first aid services commensurate with competency and training. 11. Providing input on first aid requirements for excursions. 12. Summaries major first aid duties. 13. Cover information on first aid kit contents and first aid room design and contents. 14. Provide information and practical exercises on response to common health issues requiring first aid.

First aid policy

First aid policy

1. Definition of first aid

First aid is defined as emergency treatment and life support provided to employees, and visitors who suffer injury or illness while at workplace.

2. Purpose of first aid

To encourage preventative measures which include the development of procedures to minimize emergency situations and to promote safety awareness.

 To provide all employees with an awareness of safety issues and first aid skills within the context of a comprehensive health education. To ensure that workplaces are supplied with the resources and training necessary to provide effective initial treatment in the event of sudden illness or injury toemployees.

3. Principles of first aid

The Safety Committees approach towards health and safety is primarily one of prevention. Effective first aid should be available to all employees who need it. First aid is to be a part of a comprehensive health education program for employees as outlined in the personality development framework. Adequate training and resources are to be provided to effectively deliver first aid in the event of sudden illness or injury to employees.

4. First Aid Room

First aid room it should be Located to provide easy access to injured persons. It should be well illuminated, ventilated and clearly identified. Easy access for a stretcher or wheelchair Access to a sink or washbasin Electric power points Couch or bed with blankets and pillows Arm chair Stretcher Telephone access Red light above the outside door An emergency bell Workplaces with more than 100 employees will have a first aid room. Workplaces without a first aid room should provide a first aid area (sick bay) for ill or injured people to rest. These areas should meet as many as possible of the minimum requirements for first aid rooms. All employees should be advised of the location of the first aid room/area.

5. First Aid Kits

Minimum requirements for First Aid Kits are: One major First Aid Kit at the sick bay. The location, content and number of other first aid kits shall be determined having regard to: number of departments / sections; the number of employees using the area; the

nature of hazards; the frequency and types of accidents; authorized after hours programs or shift work.

FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS

When below situation happen, all manager/supervisor, employee must follow instructions as follows: 1. Abdominal wounds No time must be lost in sending the patient to the hospital. Keep the patient flat. Give nothing by mouth Maintain warmth. If intestines protrude from the wound, do not attempt to touch or replace them. Apply sterile dressing and binder as for wounds. Provide careful, immediate transportation to the hospital. 2. Eye-wounds Removal may be attempted, if foreign body is not embedded. Do not apply oil or ointment. If there is foreign body embedded in the eye ball, send the worker immediately to the doctor after applying pad and loose bandage. 3. Chemical Burns of the Eyes Immediate washing of the eye at least for fifteen minutes if of great importance. Apply sterile bandage and send the worker immediately to the doctor. Neutralizing agents or ointments should be used. 4. Shock Lay the patient on his back. Stop bleeding if any. Relieve pain by supporting injured part. Keep the patient comfortable, but not hot. Do not cause Sweating. Fluids may be given in small amounts unless the patient is nauseated, unconscious, likely to be operated on, or has an abdominal wound. Reassure and cheer up the patient. 5. Wounds Stop the bleeding, by any of the following methods: Direct pressure; Direct finger pressure into the wound in cases of large bleeding wounds; Tourniquet (seldom needed) use only as a last resort.

 Avoid touching the wound with hands or unsterile material. Clear the wound with running water and surrounding area with soap or spirit with clean gauze washing away from the wound. Apply ready made adhesive gauze bandage or sterile gauze and roller bandage as needed. Keep the patient quiet : raising the extremely if it is the bleeding par, give no stimulants. Never apply anti-septic ointment, lotion or iodine or germicide tot eh wound. 6. Suffocation Remove the patient from the source of danger. Make a rapid examination to ensure that the air passages are free and clean them, if necessary. Restore natural breathing by artificial respiration, if breathing has ceased. 7. Electric Shock Remove the patient from the source of danger. Make a rapid examination to ensure that the air passages are free and clean them, if necessary. Restore natural breathing by artificial respiration, if breathing has ceased. 8. Bruises Cold applications at first 24 48 hours. Later heat after 24 48 hours. 9. Burns Act quickly. Put the affected part in cold water. Pour water over burns that cannot be immersed (cold water relieves pain, reduces fluid loss). Cover affected area with a sterilized dressing. 10. Snake bite Clam and reassure the patient, immobilize the bitten limb by splinting it. Wash and cool the wound with soap water. Do not cut, rub, or suck the bite. Take a doctor. Press hard over wound for 15 minutes. Do not remove cloth if it has been placed. 11. Insensibility

 Send for doctor if possible. Pending his arrival. Where the patients face is pale, lay him flat and face downwards with his head turned to one side. If his face blushed or blue, raise and support the head and shoulders. Control any serious bleeding. Loosen any tight clothing and let him have plenty of air. Do not give anything by mouth. If doctor is not available send the casualty to hospital. 12. Backbone (Spinal) Fracture Transport on a rigid frame. This frame may be improvised by using available board or a door. The rigid frame may be placed on a stretcher for transportation. If a frame cannot be improvised, transport patient on abdomen on stretcher made of canvas or blanket. In neck fracture cases it is much better to get a doctor to the scene for danger to life is great. First aid boxes First aid boxes can include components as follows: 1. Note-Book for monthly Replenishment indent, Qty = 2pcs 2. Sterilized Wound dressings small size, Qty = 5pcs 3. Sterilized Wound dressings medium size, Qty = 5pcs 4. Sterilized Wound dressings large size, Qty = 5pcs 5. Sterilized eye pad, Qty = 5pcs 6. Sterilised packet of Cotton wool, Qty = 2pcs 7. Roller Bandages ( 2 inches), Qty = 2pcs 8. Roller Bandages ( 4 inches), Qty = 2pcs 9. Bottle of Betadine antiseptic solution, Qty = 1pcs 10. Iodex Ointment or similar, Qty = 1pcs 11. Antiseptic Cream tube, Qty = 1pcs 12. Ointments for burns, Qty = 1pcs

13. Triangular Bandage, Qty = 1pcs 14. Adhesive Plaster Roll, Qty = 1pcs 15. Eye Drops, Qty = 1pcs 16. Pair of scissors, Qty = 1pcs 17. Tablet Crocin, Qty = 15pcs 18. Band-aid strips, Qty = 10pcs You should monitor First aid boxes by weekly. Hazard training checklist 1. Identify which employees need training. 2. Include new-employee training before their first project. 3. Share with employees the hazards associated with performing non-routine tasks. 4. Train employees to detect the presence of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. 5. Train employees on how to reduce or eliminate their exposure to hazardous chemicals in their work areas. 6. Inform employees of the specific information and training requirements for the standard. 7. Notify employees as to the requirements of the standard and their rights under the law. 8. Make certain employees are aware of the training requirements. 9. Inform employees of the different types of chemicals and the hazards associated with each. 10. Instruct employees on the proper handling techniques for potentially hazardous chemicals. 11. Instruct employees in emergency and first-aid procedures and in identifying the warning signs of overexposure. 12. Post a list of all the hazardous chemicals in the workplace. 13. Train employees to know when and how to update this hazardous chemical list.

14. Develop an MSDS for each hazardous chemical in the workplace. 15. Fully explain how to use an MSDS. 16. Notify employees of the list of hazardous chemicals and MSDS and where they are located. 17. Explain to employees how to read the labels of hazardous chemicals and their warnings. 18. Create a system to ensure that all incoming hazardous chemicals are checked for proper labels and MSDS. 19. Develop a way to identify and inform employees of new hazardous chemicals before they are introduced to the workplace. 20. Establish a way to inform employees of new hazards associated with the chemicals they already use. 21. Develop a way to keep track of which employees receive training. 22. Establish procedures to ensure proper labeling for containers that hold hazardous chemicals. HAZARD INVESTIGATION REPORT Type of Hazard: Date: Location: Department: Investigation was: Regularly scheduled Requested by management Requested by employee Triggered by outside request Identify requester of investigation: What reasons were given: Work process, procedure, or activity that precipitated hazard: Job titles (departments) of affected employees: Identify potentially hazardous equipment:

Identify potentially hazardous materials: Identify potentially hazardous activities: What would it take to trigger an accident or injury? What damage/injuries would result in the worst case scenerio? How likely is the worst case scenerio? What damage/injuries would result in the most likely case? How probable is the most likely case? Has the hazard already caused accidents/injuries? 0 Yes 0 No If so, describe with dates, triggers for incidents, damages, injuries, workdays lost, etc. What alternatives exist that might eliminate the hazard entirely? Include cost and timetable. 1. 2. 3. Extra: List contributing factors and give suggestions on how to control them and what they might cost. Additional findings, recommendations, or suggestions: Investigators Name: Signature: Title: Date: Managers Signature: Date: