FMS Programs Orientation

Facility Management & Safety Chapter

Programs :
 Fire Safety: To enhance protection of property and occupants from fire and smoke.
 Safety : To which the organization’s buildings, construction areas, grounds & equipment do not pose a
hazard or risk to patients, staff, or visitors.

 Security : Protection from loss, destruction, tampering, or unauthorized access or use in the hospital.
 Hazardous Materials & Waste : Handling, storage, labelling and controlled, and hazardous waste is
safely disposed

 Emergency Preparedness: Internal Disaster & External Disaster : Risks are identified and
response to epidemics, disasters, and emergencies is planned & coordinate
effectively.

 Medical Equipment: Equipment is selected, maintained, and used in a manner to reduce risks.
 Utility Systems: Electrical, Water, HVAC, Medical Gas and other utility systems are properly maintained to minimize
the risks of operating failures.

FMS Orientation Program

Hospital Emergency Codes
 Fire and Life Safety - KAAUH

Hospital Building is protected by 

different types of Fire Protection
Systems
Fire evacuation plans installed in 
hospital hallways
Fire Exits are signed & illuminated 
Fire Extinguishers are available in 
your work place.
Assembly Points inside and outside 
the buildings identified
Fire drills and training are 
performed periodically
 Fire Safety - Staff

 All Staff must be familiar with

the location of Emergency Fire
Plan, Manual Pull Stations,
Fire Extinguishers & Nearest
Fire Exits in their Area
 Fire is announced thru the
Hospital Public Address System
as Code “RED”

511 - Code RED

FMS - Orientation Program - Fire
 Fire Triangle
Each of these three elements must be present at the same
time. A fire will burn until one or more of the elements is
removed.

Heat
Oxygen
The energy necessary to increase the
The atmospheric air consist of 21% oxygen & temperature of fuel to where sufficient
79 % Nitrogen. However, fire needs only vapors are given off for ignition to occur
16% oxygen to ignite (sustain combustion) (raise ignition temp)

HEAT

Fuel
Any combustible material solid, liquid or gas
 Fire Class
Type of Extinguisher
Class of Fire Type of Fire Symbol
Extinguisher Identification

Special Agent
: Sodium Chloride or
Copper Power

Wet
Chemical
Extinguish
In the Event of Fire
Types of Inpatient Building Evacuations

Horizontal Where Applicable 

Out of the building 

 When Do I Evacuate

 Orders for a horizontal

evacuation will be given
by either the Head Nurse,
Nurse in charge, SLO,
Nursing Manager or
Safety Manager

 Orders for a Full

evacuation will be given
by either the Hospital
CEO or designee .
 Evacuation Order (inpatient) – Who’s First

Personnel in immediate danger 

Ambulatory –Walking 

Semi-Ambulatory- Chair assist 

Non-Ambulatory- Full assist 

Security

 KAAUH Security Staff responsibilities

are to protect staff, patients, visitors &
properties.

 KAAUH staff has a role in keeping the

hospital a secure and safe place.
 Security & Staff

 KAAUH Identification badges

must be worn by all staff at all
times

 All admitted Patients

must have an
Identification Wristband
Security & Staff

 It is important to
report any suspicious
activity or threats

 Keep valuables out of

sight and limit the
amount of cash you
carry.

Call 2800
 Hazardous Materials

Chemicals may be used:

To clean and disinfect 

To sterilize 
To treat certain 
diseases
For research and 
testing in the lab
 How Chemicals Enter the Body

 Inhalation
 Ingestion

 Skin absorption and eye contact

 Injection (cut, puncture, or injection)

 Hazard Identification
 Adopted the NFPA
Labeling System for
Hazardous
Materials
 Hazardous Materials Data Sheets
Read the SDS before working with
a chemical. The SDS:

 Provides a written description

of a hazardous chemical

 Describes the risks, precautions

 Must be readily available to

you
Personal Protective Equipment

Commonly required PPE includes:

 Safety goggles
 Face shields
 Gloves
 Other skin protection
 Respiratory protection
 General Precautions First Aid

 Eyes: Flush with water for 15

minutes
 Skin: Wash with soap and
water, remove contaminated
clothing
 Inhalation: Move to fresh air
 Swallowing: Follow the MSDS
 Contact the Emergency
Department
 Major Chemical Spills or Leaks

 If its major spill call 511.

 If minor spill call your housekeeper or dial

3666.
 Alert others in the area
 Evacuate if necessary to the internal
assembly point and Stay away until told
it’s safe to return
 Waste Management
General Waste

This waste is 
generally harmless
and needs no special
handling

Bags for general 

healthcare waste
are black.
 Waste Management

Human and Animal Body Parts

and Organs:

Plastic Red Bag with the phrase

“hazardous waste” (Arabic &
English) with Bio-Hazard logo

Infectious Waste
Plastic Yellow Bag with the
phrase” hazardous waste”
(Arabic & English) with Bio-
Hazard” logo
Chemical Waste
Plastic Yellow Bag with the
Phrase Chemical Waste (Arabic
& English) with “Bio-Hazard”
logo
Pharmaceutical Waste
Plastic Yellow Bag with the
Phrase Chemical Waste (Arabic
& English) with “Bio-Hazard”
logo Waste”.
 Sharps Bins

Sharps waste must be

collected in appropriate
sharp container as soon
as possible at the place
where it is generated

Equipment Engineering
Services is a team of
Biomedical & Clinical
engineering professionals
working in a clinical
environment to resolve
technology issues related to
patient care, improvement in
outcomes and cost
effectiveness.
How to request
medical
equipment
maintenance?
Through computerized maintenance
management system (Asset Plus)
Medical Equipment
 New technology need
assessment and planning.
 Pre-purchase Evaluations/
Consulting.
 Selection and acquisition of
medical technologies.
 Equipment Recommendations.
 Incoming Inspections
 Arrange for new technology
demonstration.
 User (In-service) Training.
 Regular Planned Preventive
Maintenance / Safety /
Performance Testing /
Calibrations.
 Equipment Installations.
 Review of hazard alerts and
product recalls FDA/ECRI/SFDA.
 Medical equipment incident
investigations.
 Obsolescence Notifications.
 Replacement Recommendations.
 Documentation of equipment
History for every medical device.
 Construction projects Medical
equipment aspects.
 Through department 24/7
hotline at: 2727.
 Emergency Preparedness
Internal Disaster
Any event (disaster) occurring inside the hospital facility that 
threatens to overwhelm the hospital’s functions.

In KAAUH it is an emergency event called CODE WHITE 

(Evacuation).

Activation by Safety Manager or designee on duty, approval from 

CEO or designee.

When there is announcement of code white ,you should evacuate 

thru the emergency exit to the external assembly points.
Hospital Evacuation Tools &
Equipment
 MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE

ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
POINT #5 POINT #6

ER ENTRANCE
ASSEMBLY
OPD ENTRANCE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE POINT #1

MAIN ENTRANCE

ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY

POINT #4 POINT #3 POINT #2
 External Disaster
Any event (disaster) occurring outside the hospital that threatens to overwhelm the hospital’s function and 
normal response capacity in KAAUH it is an emergency event called CODE ORANGE.

Activation by ED consultant on duty, after approval of Executive medical director, and CEO 

Be Prepared: Alert Mode (CODE ORANGE 33) Stand-By Mode: 

The threat is received and confirmed; casualties are still on their way to the hospital

Activation of Response Mode (CODE ORANGE 66) : 

The threat is confirmed with an estimated number of critical cases more than 6 (red and
yellow triaged).

Activation of High Response Mode (CODE ORANGE 99): 

The threat is confirmed with an estimated number of casualties more than 10 critical cases (red and
yellow triaged).

Activation of Drill Response Mode (CODE ORANGE 11): 

To activate hospital response during drills.

All Clear: (CODE GREEN): 

Is the status whereby the disaster is declared over.
 Disaster Zones
Triage Area: is an area in KAAUH used to sort out or prioritize patients for medical
attention and intervention. It is located in front of the Emergency Department
Ambulance Bay.

Cases with immediate life threatening conditions that : Red Zone

demand urgent and aggressive resuscitation.
cases with injuries that have no immediate threat of life and : Yellow zone
are usually stable.
All other emergency cases with minor or superficial wounds. : Green zone
All casualties pronounced dead. will be moved to the : Black zone
morgue.
Utility Systems
The Utility System Management Covers:
 Electrical Distribution Systems
 Water Supply Systems
 HVAC Systems
 Plumbing System
 Medical Gas Systems
 Pneumatic Tube System
 Boilers & Steam Delivery Systems
 Elevators & Escalators
 Fire Protection System
 Civil Works
 Reporting Systems

Maximo System for Job Order

Maintenace@Kauuh.edu.sa

Ext. 2777

511 - CODE BROWN- FOR UTILITY FAILURE