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A clean and clutter free hallway that leads to an emergency exit.
What is a clear egress?
The number one way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene?
The acronym used to help us remember what to do in response to a fire
What is RACE (rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish/evacuate)?
State that you do not know the answer, but you know where to find it; such as your supervisor, mychildrenscolorado, policies & procedures
What is, what to do when you don't know the answer of the question from a surveyor?
Infant abduction of infant less than 6 months of age
What is Code Pink?
Responsible team member for ensuring the unit/department is clean, clear of clutter, and free of expired food and supplies.
Who is everyone?
The place to look to find the contact time/wet time for disinfectants you are using to clean and disinfectant. This time is how long the disinfectant needs to remain on a surface to adequately kill organisms. A good rule of thumb is to apply the product to adequately WET the surface for appropriate contact time and then let it air day.
What is the manufacturer label?
The acronym used to help us remember how to operate the fire extinguisher
What is PASS (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep)?
You should speak in first person and answer, my practice is..., don't use words like usually, do not argue and be respectful and ask clarifying questions as needed.
What is the most effective way to speak to a surveyor?
Code called if you see fire, signs of smoke or smoke odor.
What is Mr. Gallagher and call 911? Know where your closest fire pulls are in your unit.
Covered at all times when not in use
What is the linen cart?
This is the appropriate cleaning product to clean IV pumps per the equipment MIFU?
What are hospital approved bleach wipes? Bleach wipes need to be used per the MIFU.
A voluntary reporting system for Team Members to report something that occurred that should not have, or something that did not occur that should have. It is the responsibility of all Team Members to complete when appropriate.
What is a QSRS (Quality and Safety Reporting System)?
Asking a surveyor to repeat the question in a different way because you do not understand the intent of what they are looking for.
What is clarification?
The number I call when someone is brandishing a deadly weapon or there is an active shooter (Code Silver).
What is 911?
The number I call to report any unsafe conditions or concerns involving the hospital environment, medical equipment, etc.
What is the ZIPP line x79477?
Immediately administer first aid and notify charge nurse. Report to OHS immediately or ED if after hours.
What is the correct response to a blood borne pathogen (BBP) exposure?
This law was enacted to standardize the electronic exchange, privacy and security of health information.
What is HIPAA? Which stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
When a surveyor asks a question, only answer the question that is asked and do not provide additional, non-relevant information.
What is a don't offer more information than asked for by a surveyor?
A code called for timely response to situations involving verbal or physically abusive behavior by a NON-patient (i.e. visitor, team member), toward patients, visitors, or team members.
What is a Code Green?
All clean items must be stored in clean storage rooms and all dirty items must be stored in soiled utility rooms (no comingling)
What is separation of clean and dirty supplies/equipment?
A communication device placed at the entrance of a patient room to tell you that you need personal protective equipment prior to entering the room, and that management of patient environment, equipment and toys may need special cleaning.
What is an isolation precaution sign?
Product/equipment instructions for how to store, clean and use.
What is MIFU (manufacturer's instruction for use)?
How a surveyor receives any documents (policies, schedules, etc) they may request from staff.
What is the command center and the Accreditation Team?
Code called when handling a bomb threat, a potential bomb threat, or receipt of suspicious mail.
What is Code Black?