Human Resources
Survey Readiness
Clinical Best Practices
Emergency
CODES
100

Where should your badge be worn?

Top left shoulder, eye level. 

100

Where would you find a patient's preferred language information in Epic? 

In the banner from the chart view or in the patient's registration. 

100

What is the dry time on Oxivir and Clorox wipes?

Oxivir: 1 minute

Clorox: 5 minutes

100

How often should the eye wash station be checked and who is assigned to check these? 

Weekly by nursing staff

100

Code ADAM

Abducted or Missing Infant/Chile

200

Where do you go to verify physician, resident and fellow privileges? 

MEDHUB; 

Pulse > Tools & Resources > Resident Competencies

200

If an interpreter is used what information should you document in the visit encounter? 

Interpreter ID#, language, method used for interpretation, date and time. 

200

What items can be stored on the floor? 

None! 

No items can be stored on the floor at anytime. Items must be 8 inches from the floor and 18 inches from the ceiling. 

200

How often should emergency kits be checked?

Daily during business hours

200

Code RED

Fire Emergency

300

Where can you locate UCSD Health Policy and Procedures? 

Pulse

Main Page > Bottom of the page > Under the "Others" banner > Tile named, "UC San Diego Health Policies (UCSDHs)

300

What items can be stored in cabinets under sinks? 

NOTHING should be stored in cabinets under the sink, and these cabinets should be locked if possible.

300

Glucometers should be cleaned with what type of wipe?

Per manufacture guidelines ONLY wipe down with Clorox brand Germicidal Wipes.

The glucometer should be cleaned after each patient use, and be logged in the glucometer

300

What does PASS stand for?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep = PASS

300

Code Blue

Respiratory or Cardia Emergency

400

What is a "Do Not Use" medical abbreviation? 

Only pre-approved medical abbreviations may be used in the EMR system. 

Verify abbreviations by reviewing UCSDHP 570.1

400

What steps would you take for high risk suicide patient?

Notify provider immediately, continuous direct observation, ensure environment is free of items that could harm patient, consider securing patient's belongings, secure room by removing plastic bags, needles, cords, etc

400

When is it okay to have food and drink in patient care areas?

i.e. Front Desk, MA/Nurse pod

NEVER

No food or beverages should be present in patient care areas or areas with patient supplies or medications

400

Where is the Emergency Response Guide located?

Staff breakroom, clean and dirty utility

400

Code GRAY

Disruptive, Violent or Suicidal Behavior

500
How do we call Code Blue? 

Offsite Hospital: 911

Onsite Hospital: 6111

500

When should oxygen tanks be replaced?

500 psig/Red ZONE

If the gauge reads 500 psig or less, or in the red zone, it should not be used unless necessary. EMPTY cylinders should be stored in the EMPTY rack.

500

Where should syringes, needles and other sharps be stored?

Syringes, IVs and other sharps should be securely stored and locked in drawer or cabinet. 

500

What does RACE stand for?

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish = RACE

500

Code ORANGE

Internal Emergency

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