Don’t Fall Prey to Common OR Fire Misconceptions. Here are the facts:
1. Operating room fires DO occur
2. The majority of surgical fires are preventable
3. Fires occur at all types of hospitals including top-tier institutions
4. Involving all personnel in fire-safety training is essential for optimal outcomes
The R.A.C.E. is on When Fires Occur
How familiar is everyone on your team with their roll in fire prevention and fire management? Take time continuing to review your fire response plan and remind your staff to R.A.C.E. for an organized and effective response.
P.A.S.S. To Stop Fires Fast
Just as important as knowing what to do is knowing how to do it correctly – teach your team the P.A.S.S. technique when handling a fire extinguisher.
Operate Safely.
Perform Confidently.
Fires contain three components:
1. Oxidizer
2. Ignition Source
3. Fuel Source
Whenever these three items are in contact under appropriate conditions a fire will occur. The key to prevention is disrupting their interaction.
Watch how quickly a light cable can ignite the drapes and how GloShield™ can protect you.
GloShield™ is the only device designed to shield the high-intensity light emitted from fiber-optic cables. Prevention is the first step in fire safety – wrap up Fire Prevention Month by contacting Jackson Medical to set up an in-service training or webinar and learn how simple it is to incorporate GloShield™ into your fire safety processes.
