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Amnamyst: /* Emergency Evacuation Plan */

2022-01-21T02:13:03Z

Emergency Evacuation Plan

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	::1. One person will be designated the primary Evacuation Team Leader (ETL) for the MEG Core Facility. The evacuation team leader will be responsible for leading the evacuation and accounting for all staff, subjects, and visitors.		::1. One person will be designated the primary Evacuation Team Leader (ETL) for the MEG Core Facility. The evacuation team leader will be responsible for leading the evacuation and accounting for all staff, subjects, and visitors.

	~~::::~~::::{\| class="wikitable"		::::{\| class="wikitable"
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	!'''MEG Lab Emergency Evacuation Team Leaders (ETL) <br>Building 10 / Floor: B1; Corridor D; Room: 65B'''		!'''MEG Lab Emergency Evacuation Team Leaders (ETL) <br>Building 10 / Floor: B1; Corridor D; Room: 65B'''
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	\|'''Primary ETL: Anna Namyst (lab manager) <br>Phone: 301.402.2445 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65B~~'''~~		\|'''Primary ETL''': Anna Namyst (lab manager) <br>Phone: 301.402.2445 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65B
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	\|'''Secondary ETL: Dr. Tom Holroyd <br>Phone: 301.402.2362 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65A~~'''~~		\|'''Secondary ETL''': Dr. Tom Holroyd <br>Phone: 301.402.2362 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65A
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Amnamyst: /* Emergency Evacuation Plan */

2022-01-21T02:10:18Z

Emergency Evacuation Plan

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	!'''MEG Lab Emergency Evacuation Team Leaders (ETL) <br>Building 10 / Floor: B1; Corridor D; Room: 65B'''		!'''MEG Lab Emergency Evacuation Team Leaders (ETL) <br>Building 10 / Floor: B1; Corridor D; Room: 65B'''
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	\|'''Primary ETL: Anna Namyst (lab manager) <br>Phone: 301 / 402-2445 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65B'''		\|'''Primary ETL: Anna Namyst (lab manager) <br>Phone: 301.402.2445 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65B'''
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	\|'''Secondary ETL: Dr. Tom Holroyd <br>Phone: 301 / 402-2362 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65A'''		\|'''Secondary ETL: Dr. Tom Holroyd <br>Phone: 301.402.2362 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65A'''
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Amnamyst: /* Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin */

2020-09-08T15:42:24Z

Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin

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	::'''3. The VSM EasyCap and Electrodes'''		::'''3. The VSM EasyCap and Electrodes'''
	::VSM EasyCap and electrodes will be cleaned and disinfected per manufacturers’ instructions in the NINDS EEG Department. Cleaning / ~~Disinfection~~ will be performed using NIH approved chemical disinfectants according to Hospital Epidemiology Service requirements in hospital approved designated area(s) only.		::Currently, VSM EasyCap and electrodes are used exclusively by the NINDS EEG Department. VSM EasyCap and electrodes will be cleaned and disinfected per manufacturers’ instructions in the NINDS EEG Department. Cleaning / disinfection will be performed using NIH approved chemical disinfectants according to Hospital Epidemiology Service requirements in hospital approved designated area(s) only. Additional laboratories wishing to use the VSM EasyCap should work with the MEG Core Facility and Hospital Epidemiology Service to deploy appropriate cleaning / disinfection procedures.

	::'''4. Other Non-Disposable Equipment'''		::'''4. Other Non-Disposable Equipment'''

Amnamyst: /* Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin */

2020-09-08T15:20:32Z

Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin

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	==== Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin ====		==== Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin ====
	::All non-disposable electrodes, EEG caps and other equipment that comes in contact with skin that has been abraded will be considered “contaminated” and taken to Sterile Processing Services (SPS) for disinfection / sterilization. It is the responsibility of the MEG User to place any used / "contaminated" equipment in a hospital approved transport container, fill out the appropriate SPS form and then place the container on the SPS cart in the MEG lab. ~~MEG~~ staff will ~~then transport~~ and ~~pickup~~ all MEG equipment.		::All non-disposable electrodes, EEG caps and other equipment that comes in contact with skin that has been abraded will be considered “contaminated” and taken to Sterile Processing Services (SPS) for disinfection / sterilization. It is the responsibility of the MEG User to place any used / "contaminated" equipment in a hospital approved transport container, fill out the appropriate SPS form and then place the container on the SPS cart in the MEG lab. SPS staff will collect and transport all MEG equipment that requires disinfection/sterilization.

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	\| ''' Sterile Processing Services (SPS)''' \|\|- will provide disinfection and sterilization services in compliance with standard operating procedures.		\| ''' Sterile Processing Services (SPS)''' \|\|- will provide disinfection and sterilization services in compliance with standard operating procedures.
		⚫	- will be responsible for transporting the equipment to SPS for disinfection/sterilization.
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	\| '''MEG Core Staff''' \|\| - will provide each user instructions regarding preparing “used”/contaminated MEG equipment for disinfection/sterilization.		\| '''MEG Core Staff''' \|\| - will provide each user instructions regarding preparing “used”/contaminated MEG equipment for disinfection/sterilization.

⚫	-will be responsible for transporting the equipment to SPS for disinfection/sterilization.
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	::::c. The cap will be placed in the top tray of the three (3) piece amber OSHA approved Biohazard Container.		::::c. The cap will be placed in the top tray of the three (3) piece amber OSHA approved Biohazard Container.
	::::d. The Biohazard Container will then be placed on the top shelf of the ~~CHS~~ processing cart.		::::d. The Biohazard Container will then be placed on the top shelf of the SPS processing cart.

	::::e. Place the lid on the Biohazard Container.		::::e. Place the lid on the Biohazard Container.
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	::'''3. The VSM EasyCap and Electrodes'''		::'''3. The VSM EasyCap and Electrodes'''
	::VSM EasyCap and electrodes will be cleaned and disinfected per ~~manufactures’~~ instructions in the NINDS EEG Department. Cleaning / Disinfection will be performed using NIH approved chemical disinfectants according to Hospital Epidemiology Service requirements in hospital approved designated area(s) only.		::VSM EasyCap and electrodes will be cleaned and disinfected per manufacturers’ instructions in the NINDS EEG Department. Cleaning / Disinfection will be performed using NIH approved chemical disinfectants according to Hospital Epidemiology Service requirements in hospital approved designated area(s) only.

	::'''4. Other Non-Disposable Equipment'''		::'''4. Other Non-Disposable Equipment'''

Amnamyst: /* Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin */

2020-09-08T15:16:19Z

Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin

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 ::::g. Fill out a “Sterilization Request Form” for each container and place the form on the top of the appropriate closed Biohazard Container.
-::::h. MEG staff will transport the Biohazard Container to CHS for disinfection/sterilization.
+::::h. SPS staff will collect the Biohazard Container and take to their facilities for disinfection/sterilization.
 ::::i. Biohazard Containers with “contaminated” equipment will be logged in and out according to SPS procedures.
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-| <div align="center">All EEG caps, including the EasyCap, that come in contact with skin that has been abraded will be considered “contaminated” and taken to  Sterile Processing Services (SPS) for disinfection / sterilization. </div>
+| <div align="center">All EEG caps, including the EasyCap, that come in contact with skin that has been abraded will be considered “contaminated” and taken to Sterile Processing Services (SPS) for disinfection / sterilization. </div>
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 ::'''3. The VSM EasyCap and Electrodes'''
-::VSM EasyCap and electrodes will be cleaned and disinfected per manufactures’ instructions in the NINDS EEG Department using Cidex OPA. Cleaning / Disinfection will be performed using NIH approved chemical disinfectants according to Hospital Epidemiology Service requirements in hospital approved designated area(s) only.
+::VSM EasyCap and electrodes will be cleaned and disinfected per manufactures’ instructions in the NINDS EEG Department. Cleaning / Disinfection will be performed using NIH approved chemical disinfectants according to Hospital Epidemiology Service requirements in hospital approved designated area(s) only.
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 ::::g. Fill out a “Sterilization Request Form” for each container and place the form on the top of the appropriate closed Biohazard Container.
-::::h. MEG staff will transport the Biohazard Container to SPS for disinfection/sterilization.
+::::h. SPS staff will collect the Biohazard Container and take to their facilities for disinfection/sterilization.
 ::::i. Biohazard Containers with “contaminated” equipment will be logged in and out according to SPS procedures.

Amnamyst: /* Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Non-abraded Skin */

2020-03-13T16:31:00Z

Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Non-abraded Skin

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	==== Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Non-abraded Skin ====		==== Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Non-abraded Skin ====

	::'''1. All Portable Non-Disposable equipment''', i.e., head localization coils, that comes in contact with un-abraded and otherwise intact skin (including sweat) will be cleaned using a hospital approved disinfectant such as Hydrogen Peroxide, 70-90% ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.		::'''1. All Portable Non-Disposable equipment''', i.e., head localization coils and Brainsight stylus, that comes in contact with un-abraded and otherwise intact skin (including sweat) will be cleaned using a hospital approved disinfectant such as Hydrogen Peroxide, 70-90% ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.
	::::a. Wash hands.		::::a. Wash hands.
	::::b. Wipe the Head Localization Coils with alcohol.		::::b. Wipe the Head Localization Coils with alcohol.
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	::::d. Wash hands.		::::d. Wash hands.

	::'''3. Known Infectious Disease (Abraded or Un-Abraded Skin)'''		::'''2. Known Infectious Disease (Abraded or Un-Abraded Skin)'''
	::::a. All Portable Non-Disposable / Reusable Equipment used by a patient with a known infectious disease will treated as equipment used on abraded skin ([[Safety#Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin \| See Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin]]) and be sent to Sterile Processing Services for disinfection /sterilization.		::::a. All Portable Non-Disposable / Reusable Equipment used by a patient with a known infectious disease will treated as equipment used on abraded skin ([[Safety#Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin \| See Non-Disposable Equipment in Contact with Abraded Skin]]) and be sent to Sterile Processing Services for disinfection /sterilization.

Amnamyst: /* Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) / Protective Barriers */

2020-03-13T16:30:04Z

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) / Protective Barriers

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	::::c. Handling all soiled instruments and equipment,		::::c. Handling all soiled instruments and equipment,
	::::d. In contact with a patient/subject with a known infectious disease,		::::d. In contact with a patient/subject with a known infectious disease,
			::::e. During Brainsight localization,
	::::e. In accordance with Universal / Standard Precautions, Transmission Based Precautions and CC Infection Control guidelines.		::::f. In accordance with Universal / Standard Precautions, Transmission Based Precautions and CC Infection Control guidelines.

	:::'''2. Workspace Protective Impervious Barrier are used:''' -		:::'''2. Workspace Protective Impervious Barrier are used:''' -
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	::::f. Any items placed on this barrier will be considered contaminated and must be disposed of or cleaned using Dispatch or Asepti-Wipe II.		::::f. Any items placed on this barrier will be considered contaminated and must be disposed of or cleaned using Dispatch or Asepti-Wipe II.
	::::g. The barrier will be discarded after each use and the physical work surface will be disinfected using Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant, Dispatch or Asepti-Wipe II.		::::g. The barrier will be discarded after each use and the physical work surface will be disinfected using Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant, Dispatch or Asepti-Wipe II.


	==== Studies Requiring A Blood Draw or Infusion/Injection during a MEG Scan ====		==== Studies Requiring A Blood Draw or Infusion/Injection during a MEG Scan ====

Amnamyst: /* Hand Hygiene */

2020-03-13T15:58:05Z

Hand Hygiene

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	::::d. After abrading the skin.		::::d. After abrading the skin.
	::::e. After applying, handling and processing electrodes.		::::e. After applying, handling and processing electrodes.
			::::f. After Brainsight coregistration.

	::3. If you use Alcohol Hand Gel to clean your hands, you must wash your hands with soap and water if they are visibly soil and/or after every 10 uses of gel.		::3. '''If you use Alcohol Hand Gel to clean your hands''', you must wash your hands with soap and water if they are visibly soil and/or after every 10 uses of gel.

	The [https://www.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control] also have useful information on the use of hand sanitizer: [https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html Handwashing: Show Me the Science]		The [https://www.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control] also have useful information on the use of hand sanitizer: [https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html Handwashing: Show Me the Science]

Amnamyst: /* Emergency Procedures */

2020-02-14T17:07:05Z

Emergency Procedures

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	!'''MEG Lab Emergency Evacuation Team Leaders (ETL) <br>Building 10 / Floor: B1; Corridor D; Room: 65B'''		!'''MEG Lab Emergency Evacuation Team Leaders (ETL) <br>Building 10 / Floor: B1; Corridor D; Room: 65B'''
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	\|'''Primary ETL: ~~Dr.~~ ~~Tom~~ ~~Holroyd~~ <br>Phone: 301 / 402-~~2362~~ <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / ~~B1D65A~~'''		\|'''Primary ETL: Anna Namyst (lab manager) <br>Phone: 301 / 402-2445 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65B'''
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	\|'''Secondary ETL: ~~Judy~~ ~~Mitchell~~ <br>Phone: 301 / 402-~~2445~~ <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / ~~B1D65B~~'''		\|'''Secondary ETL: Dr. Tom Holroyd <br>Phone: 301 / 402-2362 <br>Bldg/Rm: 10 / B1D65A'''
	\|}		\|}

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	==== Medical Emergency - Possible Seizure Event ====		==== Medical Emergency - Possible Seizure Event ====

	::In the event a possible seizure / medical emergency were to occur in the MEG Lab the following steps should be taken to provide immediate action. A seizure is a medical condition where a person may or may not lose consciousness. There might be jerking of a body part, incontinence, tongue biting, a lack of responsiveness / blank stare or other neurological symptoms. It is important that any person observing the event assures that the victim does not ~~injury~~ him/herself and that they get immediate assistance / medical care, if ~~all~~ at indicated.		::In the event a possible seizure / medical emergency were to occur in the MEG Lab the following steps should be taken to provide immediate action. A seizure is a medical condition where a person may or may not lose consciousness. There might be jerking of a body part, incontinence, tongue biting, a lack of responsiveness / blank stare or other neurological symptoms. It is important that any person observing the event assures that the victim does not injure him/herself and that they get immediate assistance / medical care, if at all indicated.
	<br>		<br>
	1. In the event of a suspected seizure without loss of consciousness:		1. In the event of a suspected seizure without loss of consciousness:
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	\|''' MEG Director: Dr. Allison Nugent, 301/451-8863'''		\|''' MEG Director: Dr. Allison Nugent, 301/451-8863'''
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			\|''' MEG Lab Manager: Anna Namyst, 301/405-2445'''
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	\| '''MEG Staff Scientist: Dr. Tom Holroyd, 301/402-2362'''		\| '''MEG Staff Scientist: Dr. Tom Holroyd, 301/402-2362'''

Amnamyst: /* User and Staff Safety Responsibilities */

2020-02-14T16:22:24Z

User and Staff Safety Responsibilities

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	:::::ii. Users are responsible for identifying and labeling any non-functional or hazardous equipment with an “Out of Service / Do Not Use” sticker, in addition to completing the Problem Report Form (under construction)		:::::ii. Users are responsible for identifying and labeling any non-functional or hazardous equipment with an “Out of Service / Do Not Use” sticker, in addition to completing the Problem Report Form (under construction)

	::::f. Are encouraged to participate in the MEG Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement Program. ::::a. Users are encouraged to make suggestions and provide feedback to MEG staff, by directly contacting the lab manager (Anna Namyst), the staff scientist (Tom Holroyd), and director (Allison Nugent).		::::f. Are encouraged to participate in the MEG Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement Program.
			::::: Users are encouraged to make suggestions and provide feedback to MEG staff, by directly contacting the lab manager (Anna Namyst), the staff scientist (Tom Holroyd), and director (Allison Nugent).

	::::g. Are responsible for subject / patient safety while conducting studies in the MEG Core Facility.		::::g. Are responsible for subject / patient safety while conducting studies in the MEG Core Facility.