Decontamination
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February 15, 2012 Operation Four Square
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February 15, 2012 Four Square Participation
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January 5, 2012 NIMS
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November 21, 2011 WebEOC
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October 26, 2011 Decontamination
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October 26, 2011 Training Home
Decon Training Topics
Hospital Decontamination teams are vital to the safety and security of your facility in the event of a hazardous material release. Participation in the Hospital Preparedness Program requires that your facility have 12 decon setups available and ready at all times. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) also requires that hospitals provide ongoing training (Awareness & Operations) to personnel who are expected to decontaminate or interact with contaminated victims.
OSHA Training
OSHA Best Practices for Hospital-based First Receivers outlines training requirements for personnel requiring Operations and Awareness level training. This training must be completed annually. There are several vendors that can perform training for your facility. You may also
OSHA Best Practices for Hospital Based Receivers
Sample Decon Skills Sheet
Personal Protective Equipment
Under HRSA Year 2, the Regional Hospital Preparedness Council developed a purchase list of decon PPE to standardize equipment across the region.
PPE User Guides
3M Breathe Easy Turbo PAPR Assembly