Environment of Care
Put in a TMA or Service Hub request
What do you do when something is broken?
Placement/storage of Beds, carts, wheelchairs, SPH equipment
What does not belong in front of fire extinguishers or fire doors and hallways?
What is the most effective way to prevent HAPI?
Introduce yourself
What is the second letter of AIDET?
Two identifiers like DOB and name
What is the best way to confirm you have the correct patient?
Wipe up the area and/or contact EVS
What do you do when you see a spill in the hallway?
Take the electrical equipment out of use and put in service request
What do you do if a piece of equipment has a frayed electrical cord?
Allowing a non-employee to enter through the team member entrance with you instead of directing them to the main entrance
What is tailgating?
Medication side effects and indications reviewed.
What is important to discuss during medication administration?
Protects patient information on computer screen when not attended
What is the purpose of the tap and go?
Clean/wipe down alcoves, nurse's station, WOWs and vital machines
What is the responsibility of all staff daily?
2 minutes of visibly wet surface
How long is the dwell time for Cavi-wipes?
Under the HUC desk, and in all the AD/Directors offices
Where are the panic buttons located?
Thank the patient for their time before you leave
What is the T in AIDET +?
Accessing a colleague, family member, or friends medical record
What is appropriate only if within the scope of one's normal job duties?
The house supervisor, maintenance, and/or respiratory department can do this in an emergency
What is who is responsible for tuning off the medical gases?
Item is wiped down with appropriate wipes after each use and returned to the appropriate storage area
What is how we know a piece of equipment is clean and ready for the next patient use?
Remove cell phone, room phone, ISO cart, and any other personal items upon admission
What are D.O guidelines for safety?
Keeping hallway conversations down and to a minimum and being mindful of what is said
What is providing a quiet healing environment for the patient?
This hangs on the wall at each nurse's station for guidance in an emergency situation
What is the emergency response plan/guidelines?
What is the + in AIDET +?