Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Course Description

This course will include topics on laboratory operations and principles of laboratory management. Learning resources regarding regulations and legislation will be included, along with resources pertaining to the maintenance of certification and licensure, pertinent to the practice of cytology.

Learning Outcomes

The learner will comply with laboratory safety measures and regulations.

Lab Safety

Safety Equipment

Safe Behaviors

Safety and Emergency Preparedness

How Laboratories Should Prepare for Future Responses (CDC):

The Public Health Lab: Emergency Preparedness and Response
(Minnesota Department of Health):

Laboratory Employee Training for Emergency Planning

Downloads

• List of CAP Accreditation Checklists for Inspections
• CAP All Common Checklist (Lots of Lab Safety)

Links

• CDC: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/158768
• NIH: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK55874/
• WHO: https://extranet.who.int/lqsi/content/identify-potential-emergencies-could-take-place-and-around-laboratory-and-could-affect-need
• Lab Manager: https://www.labmanager.com/emergency-plans-20337