Room 13
What is room 13 use for in our unit?
Room 13 can be a code room, rapid response, critical care overflow, quick assessment.
What are two patient identifiers
SS# and name of Veteran
What does the charge nurse do
I am assigned 1st thing in the morning to manage the flow of the ER.
Where do I locate my SDS( Safety Data Sheet)
slvhsc intranet homepage
safety management>sds/chemical inventory database
NM00B-9 policy
What is the Purple PDI wipe used for ?
I can be used on ultrasound machines
I can clean pumps
I can be used on stretchers
My wet time is 2 min.
Who is responsible for the Veteran in room 13
Primary nurse, secondary nurse and charge nurse.
What is the expiration date on the ultrasound gel?
30 days from opening large bottom
sterile packets are per use.
What is a triage nurse?
Veteran sees me when they first get to VA in the ER.
I determine the acuity of the Veteran
I notify the charge nurse when I have a critical patient.
what is a time out?
Stop I need to verify my patient
right procedure
patient safety checklist
What is are gray top PDI wipes.
I am alcohol free
I am used for 45 organisms
my wet time is 3 min.
I am room 13
Complex treatment room
IV rapid infuser
Scopes
Code cart
What do if I don't know the answer to a question the Joint commission surveyors may ask?
Say I don't know the answer to that question but I can look up the answer for you .
Who is Christine Soulet
Nursing manager for ED
What is the time period for completion of Nursing Admission Assessments?
I have within 8 hours of an admission to complete.
What are orange top PDI wipes
I cover 50 organisms
I am used when patients have C Diff and Notovirus
My wet time is 4 min.
I am used if a patient has contact isolation
what are s/s of a stroke.
I am having chest pain
slurred speech
Last seen normal 4 hours ago
I have left or rided sided weakness
facial drooping
Written statement made by the Veteran with decision making capacity regarding health care.
Dr. John Mc Call
I am the Director of the ER.
What are some alternatives to restraints?
non physical alternatives are the first choice
supervision, diversion, rest/sleep, decreased sensory stimulation, special observance, medication
I am the white top PDI wipes
I can be used on computer screens
I clean stretchers
70% alcohol
Who do I call for a medical emergency.
33333
VA police
charge nurse
What I am doing to improve safety on my unit.
I follow national patient safety goals.
report adverse events.
serve root cause analysis teams
participate in emergency response drills
JACHO
accrediting agency for hospitals
coming in June
Do not leave patient.
Give a safe handoff
call MD
Call VA police at 33333
PDI wipes
Can not use me on skin of Veteran.