National Patient Safety Goals
What are acceptable patient identifiers?
Name and Date of Birth
Who is screened for suicide risk?
Everyone
This code is called when a fire or smoke is found
Code Red
What do you do when a fire breaks out on your unit?
RACE
Simplest way to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections?
Hand washing
What is considered a ligature risk?
anything that can be used to harm yourself
This code is called when an adult patient is found pulseless
Code Blue
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep
One way to effectively and safely communicate
Critical value notification
SBAR
document within 1 hour
How does LHH mitigate risk for ligature risk for a non-behavioral health unit
Constant observation
EOC checklist
This code is called when a minor is missing
Code Amber
What is our high reliability goal
Zero Harm
What is current rate of hand hygiene compliance at LHH
20%
Who can write a Constant Observation order?
Any provider
This code is called when a weapon is found
Code Green
Where can you find LHH hospital metrics
C.A.R.E. Board
Correct patient
Correct procedure
Correct site
Can an RN put a patient on Constant Observation?
Yes, in an emergency situation
This code is called when a patient without capacity is trying to elope
Code Flight
When can Oxygen be shut off?
under the direction of charge RN, respiratory therapy or FDNY