Policies
What program do you use in the event of a "near miss" or fall?
SHIELD
How do you know something is safe and clean and ready for patient use?
It has a clear bag over it.
What is code BERT?
Behavioral Emergency Response Team - To activate during a workplace violence issue occurs
True/False: A National Patient Safety Goal is to ensure the patient is taking the correct medication.
True. We must review patients medication at each visit.
How long are multi dose vials good for once they are opened?
28 days
How do you file a SHIELD event?
A link can be found on the Internet home page and the Icon can be found on your desktop.
True/False: It is okay to leave equipment in the walkways when not in use so that it is convenient to grab for the next patient.
False. Must be stored out of the walkway
What is a safe room?
The safest room in the facility that staff, patients, and caregivers can go to hide during weather emergencies.
Is it ever acceptable to bypass the "write, read-back, verify" for physician orders?
No!
Which of the following is the most-appropriate way to date a multi dose vial when opening a new vial?
08/24/2015
EXP 08/24/2015
EXP 08/2015
EXP 08/24/2015
In the event of an emergency, such as a fire or bomb threat, what resource is provided for you with easy steps to follow?
Emergency Resource Guide
It is ok to wipe down a disposable blood pressure cuff to use again if supplies are low.
NO!!! Disposable means Disposable (one time usage)
Which policy is required to be maintained in a designated binder within the unit, as well as online?
Policies related to Emergency Preparedness
Bedside and including patient during shift report.
True/False: If you only need 0.5 ml of a medication in single dose 1 ml vial, It is ok to save the rest for the next patient.
False. Draw the complete amount up and discard the medication waisted into the appropriate container. Witness is needed for all controlled medication.
What is the Lewis Blackman Hospital Safety Act?
Patient's right to speak to their provider or any care team member at any time. Patients can also call the House Supervisor by dialing 0.
What is a BCA computer?
Business Continuity Access.
What does SHEILD stand for?
SHIELD
(Safety Heroes Implementing Event Learnings & Discovery)
What is the purpose of AM Tier Briefs(AM Huddles)?
To share and seek fast resolution on issues that could lead to patient or CTM harm or delay of patient care.
True/False: Multi Dose Vials should be dedicated to a single patient whenever possible.
TRUE
Who should you contact if a privacy breach is suspected?
Your Compliance Officer
What can a BCA computer do?
It should never be turned off.
Used during downtime to have access to established patients
Have access to printing during downtime.
(It is an independent power source and connected to a printer)
What are the 6 Rights of Medication Administration?
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Strength
Right Route
Right Time
Right Reason
What is conducted immediately prior to a procedure?
A Timeout Form
A syringe filled with a solution is laying on the side table in the patient room and it is sitting beside a bottle of Lidocaine. What do you do?
Discard any and all non-labeled medication.