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What
is the Hospital Program?
Oklahoma State University (OSU) CEAT Continuing Education Department has
produced a
course in conjunction with the Oklahoma
State Department of Health (OSDH) titled
“HAZWOPER for First Receivers Certification
Course.” This course meets and/or exceeds the
requirements and guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA),
the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the
Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This
program
emphasizes adherence to the December 2004 OSHA release of the Best
Practices document
“Protecting Hospital-Based First Receivers During Large-Scale
Emergencies.
Who
fills
out the Hospital HCF contact Form?
The HCF Contact Form is filled out by the
person that will be the primary contact for your
hospital regarding this program. Typically this person will be the one in
charge of your
hospital’s decon team.
It does not have to be the Hospital CEO.
Who is
the proctor?
The Proctor is the person that will actually
administer the exams. They are responsible for
maintaining confidentiality before, during, and after the exams. They
collect and mail the
Scantron forms to OSU. The proctor must have
already passed the exam or not be
scheduled to take the exam. If you have any further questions,
please Contact Us.
What is needed to run
the CD's?
Windows Media Version 7.0 is required to run the modules.
Who takes the
"Awareness Level" Exam?
It is recommended that any employee who may be in a
position to identify patients who have
been contaminated with hazardous materials be trained to the “Awareness
Level.” Also,
employees who will be supporting the “Operations Level” trained employees
should be trained
to the “Awareness Level.” This State program allows each Health Care
Facility (HCF) to train
up to 100 employees to “Awareness Level”, at no cost.
Who
takes the "Operations Level" Exam?
It is recommended that employees who will be involved in direct contact
with contaminated
victims, clothing, incoming equipment, or vehicles be trained to the
“Operations Level.”
Do I have to take both Exams?
If you are taking the “Operations Level” exam, you do
not to take the “Awareness Level” exam.
What material can we use during the
exams for aids?
For the “Awareness Level” exam, you may only use the Emergency
Response Guide. For the
“Operations Level” exam, you may only use the Emergency Response Guide
and the Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in either paper or CD
form.
Can we print the
exam and use it as a study guide before taking the actual exam?
No. The
exam may only be printed by the proctor and shall be kept
confidential at all times.
What material should
I study to be ready for the exam?
ALL
exam questions come directly from the handouts that are
available to print from the CD.
We highly recommend that you study these handouts prior to taking the
exams.
How do we send in our exam answers?
The exams will be answered on Scantron sheets supplied by OSU
according to the number
specified on the HCF Contact form. The Scantron sheets shall be
completed with a #2 pencil,
signed by the Proctor, and mailed to OSU by the Proctor for grading.
How do I know if I passed or failed?
OSU will notify the Hospital HCF/Contact
via email once the exams are received and
graded.
What happens if I fail an exam?
If you fail the exam, you can take a retest. Remember that you must
pass the “Operations
Level” before being able to register for the Hands-On training.
When and how do I register for the Hands-On training?
Once you pass the “Operations Level” exam and the Hospital
HCF Contact is
notified, they will receive the registration form for you to choose your
1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices
for Hands-On training dates, times, and locations. The
HCF Contact will then send
the form back to OSU for scheduling. We will do our best to register you
on your first listed
date.
How many people can take the Hands-On training?
Each AM and PM course consists of 15 participants.
If my hospital hosts the training will I be guaranteed a spot in that
course?
No. However, the host hospital will be allotted 15 participant slots
should they be needed.
Please divide your 15 participants between the AM and PM courses. The
remaining 15 slots
will be on a first come, first serve basis.
How do I find out where I take the Hands-On Training?
Please click here (http://okhcf.ceat.okstate.edu/Hospital/calendar.htm) to access the
Hands-On Training Calendar.
All dates that are scheduled are listed, and if available, there will
be room numbers and
directions. If your location is not listed, please contact us.
You must
be registered to attend the
Hands-On training. No drop-ins allowed.
How long are the Hands-On training classes?
There are 42 available courses. There are AM and PM courses on 16
dates.
The AM courses begin with registration at 7:30am and class begins at
8:00am.
The PM courses begin with registration at 12:30pm and class begins at
1:00pm.
Both AM and PM courses are Four (4) hours long.
Is there any additional information I need before taking the Hands-On
training?
It is highly recommended that each person take the National Incident
Management System
(NIMS) IS 700 prior to participating in the Hands-On training. Click here
for more information
(http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS700.asp).
What equipment is needed for the Hands-On training portion?
For a minimum required equipment list, please click here for more
information
(http://okhcf.ceat.okstate.edu/Hospital/equipment_list.asp).
In addition to the required
equipment, it is suggested that host
hospitals provide snacks for participants, along with
plenty of ice and water, and 20-30 towels to dry
equipment. You should also have your
disaster/crash cart available, and have your Triage
tags ready. Make sure you know where
your hospital’s equipment is located. Also, have your Decon tent set up.
Who do we contact if we need additional information?
If there are additional questions that have not been covered, please
click here
(http://okhcf.ceat.okstate.edu/Hospital/contactus.asp) to contact us.
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