Learning objectives
Understanding the meaning of risk and of health risk factor; ability in identifying the possible health risk in the work environment. Knowledge about the main hazards in the health care structures. Knowing the possible impact of the organization on professional's health. Basic knowledge about the accident and occupational diseases prevention.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
1)Italian Legislation on workers' safety and health protection; the active role of workers in prevention of occupational accidents and occupational diseases.
2) Risk factors and working activity: hazard and risk; personal protective equipments; work illnesses and work-related diseases; hazards and risks in the Health care System.
3)Exposure to biological agents (bio-hazards)at workplace; exposure-prone procedures and the personal protective equipment.
4)Chemical risks: (i) drugs, cleaners, disinfectants; (ii) antineoplastic drugs; (iii) gaseous anesthetics. Allergies to chemicals and devices.
5)Ergonomics of health care work; manual material handling and manual patients handling. The organization as a possible health risk factor; work-related stress.
6) Occupational exposure to ionizing radiations; technical and medical prevention.
7)The health surveillance for health care professionals; preventive and periodical medical examination.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Slides provided by the teacher; Documents, guidelines.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with A-V devices support and classroom discussion. Seminars on specific topics.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written test and case-studies discussion.
Other information
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