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The Oxygen Administration Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper storage of oxygen equipment
- Lacks oxygen supplies
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty oxygen tank regulator
- Missing essential components
- 3. Oxygen Cylinder Situating
- Wrong cylinder positioning
- Uncontrolled release of high pressure gas
- 4. Patient Assessment
- Inaccurate patient assessment leading to improper oxygen dosage
- 5. Mask or Cannula Application
- Poorly fit mask causing discomfort
- Allergic reaction to mask materials
- 6. Regulator Adjustment
- Incorrect adjustment of flow rate resulting in insufficient oxygen supply
- Overlooking indicator of cylinder contents level
- 7. Oxygen Delivery Initiation
- Patient reluctance preventing proper delivery
- Distorted breathing pattern interrupting flow.
- 8. Monitoring Oxygen Levels
- Missed irregularities in oxygen levels due to inattentiveness
- Improper handling of monitoring equipment
- 10. Termination of Oxygen Delivery
- Abrupt termination causing distress
- Negligence during equipment disconnection leading to leaks
- 11. Post-Treatment Evaluation
- Failure to evaluate post-treatment condition
- Incorrect data recording
- 12. Cleanup and Sanitizing
- Cross-contamination from unclean equipment
- Exposure to disinfectant fumes
- 13. Equipment Storage
- Damage to equipment during transportation
- Mishandling of cylinders leading to leaks
- 14. Documentation and Reporting
- Missed documentation of the oxygen administration process
- Incorrect filling of reports
- 15. Review and Improvement
- Feedback overlooked during review resulting in unresolved hazards
- Failed incorporation of improvement suggestions