Florence Nightingale in the HOUSE!
Check, Check, Check Again
Have They Left Yet?
From Origin to Endpoint
Dial 3285
100

A nurse must complete this repetitive task within 30-60 minutes of intervention

What is a pain reassessment

100

This document requires ALL of the following information 100% of the time, including "type", "consent", "history", "verifications", "initial VS", "time and date started", "15min VS", any "reactions", and "time and date finished"

What is the Transfusion Flowsheet

100

"What do you mean the surveyors aren't where we left them and nobody knows where they are?" It's this thing that we don't allow surveyors to do!

What is wander around the facility unaccompanied

100

Documentation of this is required for all patient tubes and lines

What is patient education

100
Telemetry must be applied within 15 minutes of Provider order or within 15 minutes of this
What is arrival to unit
200

It is where a staff member would go to determine if a practitioner performing a procedure is credentialed and privileged to do so

What is UPHSMnet or the home page website

200

"Well... I am not sure..." said the nurse, so s/he could call for this to verify

What is Safety Double Check

200

To avoid opening up a can of worms, these are the two perfect answers to any Joint Commission question

What are "yes" and "no"

200
Assessment and documentation of tubes and lines must occur at least this often
What is every 12 hours
200
These two items must be documented in the EMR every 8 hours for telemetry monitoring compliance
What are tele box number and heart rhythm
300
Patients with a Central Venous Catheter require this specific activity of daily living
What is a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bath
300

This time period is how often nursing must check on or "monitor" a patient in medical restraints

What is: MONITOR every 15 minutes

             DOCUMENT every 2 hours

300

The citation that you absolutely, positively, definitely don't want to get from the Joint Commission

What is "immediate threat to life" or "Immediate Jeopardy"

300
This appliance replaces the need to "scub the hub" and reduces the risk of CLABSI
What is a Curos Cap
300
This action must be performed immediately upon final removal of the telemetry box from the patient
What is return of the telemetry box to the 7th Floor
400
This must be updated with change in patient condition or when potential risk is identified
What is the Care Plan
400
This numerical data should be checked before using any item, piece of equipment, or medication in a hospital setting
What is the expiration date
400

It's where any patient can present for care under the EMTALA law

What is anywhere on hospital property

400
This label should be found on all tubes and lines
What is the appropriate date
400
Per hospital policy, the Tele Tech will adhere to this series of phone calls when unable to verify patient heart rhythm on monitor
What is 1st call to RN, 2nd call to Charge Nurse, 3rd Call to Rapid Response Team
500
This NEW, twice daily, evidence-based assessment is proven to reduce the risk of patient harm
What is the BMAT (Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool)
500
This document, located on UPHSMNet, should be completed daily to ensure a safe and compliant environment for patients and staff
What is the TJC Checklist
500
This is where the 6th Floor master bathroom key is located
What is the Medical Med Room, top right drawer
500

Indwelling urinary catheter assessment includes clinical necessity and these 5 other requirements.

What are 1. No kinks/loops, 2. Anchored to leg, 3. Seal intact, 4. Bag below bladder, 5. Bag off floor
500
This is how we improve the telemetry process between the 6th and 7th Floors
What is effective communication
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