I spy with my little Eye
Where is the AED located?
What is the Front Office cabinet above shredder. Marked with AED sign. Also has bag of linen for EMS if needed. The unit itself can be used for either adults or peds with 1 set of pads.
What is the wet time when using Versasure wipes?
What is 2 minutes?
Name two methods we ensure infection control for multiple patient equipment use?
What is cleaning after use with Versa Sure wipes and have patient wash/cleanse hands.
Name two patient identifiers
What is name and DOB
True or False
1. Patient information is okay to be kept on your office desk overnight.
False. No patient information should be kept where unauthorized persons may see it.
PHI should be disposed in the locked shredder every night
Where is the Spill Kit located?
What is the clean linen supply closet? Used to ensure safe and effective clean-up of most non- aggressive liquids.
It contains an absorbent pad to contain the spill; PPE including gloves and mask; liquid solidifier; disposal bags.
How often are associate check-ins completed?
What is quarterly
How often is equipment checked by Biomed?
What is all biomedical equipment needs to follow the hospital's biomedical inspection and maintenance program. Confirm the our equipment has current GE stickers and is within proper dates. Contact Biomed if expired.
What does PASS stand for?
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Fire Extinguisher)
Can corrugated cardboard be used to store toys and patient items in?
No. Corrugated cardboard is porous and layered, allowing it to act as a magnet for dust, moisture, and pests and microorganisms as well as its propensity to sop up liquids creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
Where is soiled linen kept?
In the closet located in the pool room.
Soiled linen, whether is it a biohazard or not, must be stored in a negative pressure room. The door should not be propped open at any time which negates the effect of negative pressure. No other items should be stored in this room.
How often are the pool chemical levels checked and what happens if they are out of range?
How often is the pool cleaned?
What is daily and if out of range, the pool is closed until value are within normal ranges.
One time per year unless there are unexpected issues requiring more frequent.
Can we store patient medication and if so, where?
Yes, Iontophoresis medication can be stored in locked cabinet/locked medication cart with patients name/DOB. Also note when opened/expiration.
Where would you find a scanned order in EPIC?
What is in the chart review section, either under Media or Other Orders.
True or False
Ceiling tiles need to be replaced if stained or have an opening > 1/8 inch along the edge.
True - Stained tiles are to be reported and replaced.
Gaps in the tile allow smoke to penetrate above the ceiling, potentially causing a delay in smoke detector set-off.
1. Where are the safety checklist and temperature logs kept?
2. How often are temp logs completed and safety checklist completed?
1. What is in the upper cabinet in the front office.
2. Daily for temperature logs/quarterly for safety checklist including expiration dates/ monthly for speech feeding items.
How long can we keep patient care food after it's been opened?
How is this monitored?
What is 30 days.
What is a Sticker with date opened placed on individual item or container.
What is the acceptable open distance from the top of a storage cabinet to ceiling?
What is 18 inches
What does RACE stand for?
What is Rescue/Activate Alarm/Contain and Confine/ Extinguish or Evacuate
What does MIFU stand for?
Manufacturers Instructions for Use.
Make sure you are able to speak to cleaning processes and patient items such as Theraband/Theraputty being single patient use.
Binder in front office with several IFUs. Otherwise, refer to Instruction manual.
Where would I find department and hospital policies?
What is the BSMH Central page under Policies
What is the time period to obtain a signed Plan of Care?
What is 30 days.
Why should trash cans within the building be 32 gallons or smaller?
What is Soiled linen and trash becomes fuel for a fire. Having a large amount in an unprotected area can reduce the time for staff to rescue patients and themselves in the event of a fire.
Name 2 out 3 of the new hospital plain language code alerts.
What is Active Shooter, Active Threat, and Security Assist.
Name 2 items that we track for Rehab specific Performance Indicators (not CQI but what Mel tracks)
What is OP Discharge Satisfaction and Cancel/No Show rates.