Patient Safety
Patient's name and date of birth
What are 2 unique patient identifiers?
I see smoke/flames coming out of the microwave and smell burnt popcorn.
What is call a code red?
I notice the pain spray is expired.
What is throw it away?
Protected health information that is locked in a desk drawer.
What is secure PHI?
Lab calls with glucose of 923, you repeat the patient's name/DOB/glucose level back to lab tech. Then you notify the provider.
What is reporting critical results?
Red go bag has these to help you see in the dark.
What is a flashlight?
Infection control is important, so I make sure to do this when storing clean supplies.
What is storing clean and dirty equipment separately?
Asking a parent to verify name and DOB before discussing lab values over the phone.
What is protecting the patient's PHI?
I use the blue hand sanitizer spray and push down firmly one time to make sure my hands are clean. I rub my hands until dry.
What is using blue hand sanitizer incorrectly?
HURRY! Pull-aim-squeeze-sweep
What actions I take if there is a fire?
The purple sani-wipes need to dry for this amount of time.
What is 2 minutes?
I can dispose of PHI here when I am done with it.
What are the shred-it bins?
Checking the expiration dates on medications before giving them.
What is making sure medications are properly and safely stored?
Plug all critical equipment in red outlets.
What I do in a code black?
Linens are delivered and stacked nicely on the bed.
What is put them away and make sure they are covered?
I scanned in a patient's vaccine card.
What is make sure you give the patient back their card and shred the paper after scanning to HIM?
Not leaving a wheelchair in the middle of the hallway.
What is clearing all hallways to promote patient safety?
RT, director, manager, facilities, or anyone who has received training can perform this task in an emergency.
Who can turn off medical gas in an emergency?
I see we have a thermostat on the lab fridge.
What is keep an accurate log of the lab refrigerator?