Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 65 of 100
A medical assistant needs to know the health hazards and first aid steps for a disinfectant used in the clinic. Where should this information be found?
a.In the patient's medical record
b.On the Safety Data Sheet maintained for that chemical
c.In the appointment scheduling software
d.On the clinic's insurance fee schedule
Explanation
Safety Data Sheets list hazards, handling and storage requirements, exposure controls, and first aid measures for each hazardous chemical, and employers must keep them readily accessible to employees. Patient records contain clinical information about people, not chemicals. Scheduling software and fee schedules are administrative tools with no safety content.
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