Personal safety

safety from physical harm

Substances

supplies (chemicals, poisons, etc.)

equipment

improper body mechanics

safety from physical harm

Substances

supplies (chemicals, poisons, etc.)

equipment

improper body mechanics

Environmental Safety

Environmental Safety

clean work place

proper ventilation

proper lighting

adequate set-up and layout of work place

proper functioning equipment

Regulatory Agencies

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Pharmacy Boards

Patients trust pharmacy personnel to:

provide accurate and competent service

safe and effective medications

dispense according to prescribers directions

Pharmacist must ensure:

right drug

right patient

right dosage

right route

right time

right attitude

Practitioner must be familiar with:

Common side effects

Contraindications

Drug or food reactions with medications

Generic drugs that may be substituted

Practitioner should know at minimum the following information for the drugs
most used in individual practice setting or geographical location:

Adverse drug reactions

Side effects

Contradictions

Safe/effective dosage range

Drug/food interactions

Common dosage regimens

Dosage forms

Route of administration

Reviewing Refills

Number of refills

Correct drug selection

Significantly early or late requests for refills may indicate medication misuse.

In Case of Earthquake:
Before an Earthquake

Know your risk. Research the area and find out if you live near an active fault line and
whether or not the ground around you is more susceptible to the effects of an
earthquake.

Retrofit and reinforce your house. If you're in a high risk area, take steps to reinforce
your house. Bolt your house to the foundation and reinforce support beams as needed.
Secure any furniture such as bookshelves and cabinets to the walls to minimize risk of
falling over during a quake. Secure cabinet doors to help keep dishes and other
contents from falling out.

Create a disaster plan to protect yourself and your family. Earthquake preparedness
can help reduce anxiety and minimize injury. Know where to take cover in your house
and how to communicate with other family members after the earthquake if you're not
together. Designate a safe place to meet outside of the house after the shaking stops.

Put together an emergency kit. Your kit should include non-perishable food, water, first
aid supplies, flashlights, camping supplies (stove, battery-powered lantern, etc.), extra
batteries, blankets and any personal items you may need (medications, toiletries,
clothing). If you have pets, make sure they also have adequate supplies. Plan for a
week's worth of supplies for each person. You'll need at least four gallons of drinking
water per person for a week.

During an Earthquake

do not panic, stay calm.

Stay away from windows and furniture that could potentially fall over. One of the biggest
hazards during an earthquake is falling debris and furniture. Avoid areas in your house
where you might be exposed to these hazards.

Take cover in a safe place in your house. Get under a sturdy table or desk to avoid
being hit by anything. If you can't take safe cover, protect your head and neck with your
arms.

Do not try and go outside until after the shaking stops. If you are already indoors, you
are safer taking cover inside than attempting to leave your house during an earthquake
you could be hit by falling debris as you're trying to get out.

After an Earthquake

Be prepared for aftershocks. Earthquakes are often followed by aftershocks additional

quakes that follow the main event. These can last for days or even weeks after a major
earthquake.

Check your gas lines and make sure there are no leaks. If you smell gas leaking, turn
off the gas if possible and call the gas company. Do not use an open flame in your
house until you are sure it is safe. Wait for the gas company to turn the gas back on.

Check for damaged electrical wiring. Shut off the power if you see damaged wiring in
your house.

Keep your shoes on. You may have broken glass or spilled chemicals on the floor of
your house as a result of the earthquake. Don't walk around barefoot until you're sure
the floor is clean and safe.

Document the damage. If your insurance policy covers earthquake damage, make sure
you take photos or video of the damage to use in the claim process.

In Case of Fire:

Do not panic, stay calm.

Head to the nearest fire exit.
Use fire extinguisher or call authorized staff to use it.