Emergency & Safety
What does the PASS acronym stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
True or False: The Glucose Management Guideline is only for pediatric patients
False.
The Glucose Management Guideline is for Adult and Pediatric patients (located in PolicyTech)
What tool opens a locked patient bathroom during an emergency?
Puzzle piece keychain.
Use the keychain if the patient is unresponsive or not responding to staff, there is a concern for a medical or behavioral emergency, or staff need immediate access to ensure patient safety.
A patient requests additional privacy during a phone call. What can be offered?
Transfer call to portable phone and Quiet Room/Consult Room if clinical appropriate.
In Inside Out 2, which emotion is focused on keeping Riley Safe?
Fear
What does the RACE acronym stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
Can EmPATH patients receive the flu vaccine?
Yes.
They need to meet eligibility requirements and have no contraindications. The order needs to be placed, vaccine requested from Pharmacy, and administer/document according to hospital policy.
Where are the patient confidentiality phones located?
Nurses' Station
What should EmPATH staff do if a patient is escalating during transport?
Meet transport staff at the EmPATH entrance.
Which coping skill encourages focusing on the present moment without judgement?
Mindfulness
Where is the designated meeting location during an evacuation?
The parking lot outside the department
How long does the Nutrition Consult team have to respond to a consult entered by the nurse?
Up to 24 hours.
Use the OurPractice Advisory (OPA) alert to enter the Nutrition Consult order if the nutrition screening is positive.
Who should be notified if the Pneumatic Tube System is malfunctioning?
Facilities Management.
What should be done if a patient leaves belongings behind?
Contact the patient, notify them the items went to Lost & Found, and route items through Dispatch.
What Hawaiian word represents love, kindness, and compassion?
Aloha
Where is the disaster binder located?
Adult Workroom/Medication Room cabinet.
The disaster binder includes roles and responsibilities during a disaster - patient and staff safety come first, but our main responsibility is continuing Q15 minute observation rounds.
Every vital signs order also requires what additional order?
Vital Signs Parameters order.
Notify the Provider to place the order if it's missing.
What are the three interpreter service options?
Propio, Telephone, and In-Person (Spanish/ASL only).
What should you do if a weapon or contraband item is found during a belongings search?
Retrieve item, notify Security, and secure item in the designated contraband locker.
"Just keep swimming" is a quote that demonstrates resilience from which Disney character?
Dory.
What are the five roles during a Code Gray event?
Lead, Primary RN, Communicator, Observer, Documenter
How quickly must a provider be notified of a critical lab result?
Within 10 minutes.
What are two ways to identify the provider on call?
Amion website or Operator by pressing "0" to inquire who is on call.
Future: Qgenda is a dedicated provider schedule that is under construction.
What legal concept allows a patient to voluntarily authorize treatment after understanding risks and benefits?
Informed Consent
In Beauty and the Beast, Belle challenges the Beast's negative beliefs about himself and helps him develop healthier ways of thinking. This mirrors the core principle of this psychotherapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)