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Contractand
Vendor Management
Stacia Hayes MBA, CHSPEnvironment of Care
Program ManagerSwedish Medical Center
Why we care who is working in our hospitals
Urethane Floor Work
Background Swedish made the switch to a urethane wax product.
Lasts longer than traditional waxing Done by a contracted company Usually night shift
Several years ago a staff member had a reaction and was hospitalized in the ICU due to preexisting conditions that were possibly exacerbated by exposure.
Could not test employee to see what caused reaction because she was so sensitive.
Decision made to notify staff via email where work would be done and round with staff member that was hospitalized to make sure she did not go into area. We would also put up plastic to contain smell.
Fast Forward…
Investigation Labor and Industries showed up for investigation Internal Investigation paralleled L&I Swedish did not have baseline data from Industrial
Hygienist on exposure level to urethane Contractor did work, but not in location of exposure Contractors contract had not been reviewed
internally and was out of date Contractor did not have a safety plan as required
by Law Contractor did not have appropriate PPE for
Employees
Investigation Cont… Contractor was using chemicals that had not
been approved by Swedish. No oversight by Swedish of Contractor while
at the hospital doing work. PPE Assessments for all job classifications
Closure… Decided to remove plastic from process due to
not allowing airflow Continue to notify staff where work will be done
Moving toward Paging Groups vs. email 3rd Party Industrial Hygienist hired to get
baseline Obtained lab results, still waiting for report from
IH Urethane work re-started in January of 2013 March of 2013 Contractor’s contract terminated
due to disregarding PCRA in Sterile Processing which could have caused patient harm.
Window Washers South West Tower Window washing during day shift right above
the loading dock Near miss
Pictures of the scene…
Follow-Up Contract was up to date. Contractor had an active safety plan. Required Contractor to leave direct cell phone
for emergency contact with Dispatch. Contractor followed up with education with
their staff. Window work on this side of the tower is now
scheduled during second shift or on the weekends.
Questions?