Nursing
This requires renewal at 4 hours for adults 18 years of age or older.
PC 03.05.05 EP 4
Restraint order
This color container is used for chemical waste
Black
The timeframe that an IPOC should be reviewed and updated
Every shift or with significant change in patient status
The amount of space that should be maintained below the sprinkler to the top of storage items.
LS.02.01.35 EP 6
18 inches
The first step when collecting a blood sample from a patient.
AIDET then 2 patient identifiers
An in-person evaluation of a patient in restraints must be completed within this timeframe.
PC 03.05.11 EP 2
One hour
Empty IV bags, trash, Empty medication vials, and gloves are considered this type of waste
Regular waste
The location in Cerner where patient education is documented
Adult Education Band
The area that must be maintained without clutter for safe entry and exit in a department and/or facility.
Egress
Method used to check the manufacturers instruction for use to clean a piece of equipment
One Source on the Intranet
This law was created to prevent patient dumping
EMTALA law
Soaked/dripping bloody dressings, suction canisters or liners with bloody fluid and contaminated waste form isolation patients are considered this kind of waste.
Biohazardous
This code ensures that the hospital maintains current and accurate drawings denoting features of fire safety and related footage.
LS.01.01.01 EP 3
Life-Safety Code
As part of its workplace violence program, the hospital provides this training on hire and annually to leadership, staff and licensed practitioners.
Handle With Care
The person in the organization responsible for the provision of all nursing services 24/7.
NR 02.03.01 EP 4
The nurse executive (CNO)
Biohazardous waste is put into this color disposal container
Red
Travel distance from any point to the nearest fire extinguisher.
LS.02.01.35 EP 10
75 feet or less.
Documents that address self-governance and accountability of the medical staff to the governing body.
MS.01.01.01 EP's 1-36
Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations
This person provides or supervises the nursing services 24/7 and is immediately available for the provision of care of any patient.
NR 02.03.01 EP 7
A Registered Nurse
The hospital provides emergency power within this many seconds for alarms systems, communication systems, life-support systems, and exit route and exit sign illumination.
EC.02.05.03 EP 2,3,5,6,7
10 seconds
LS.03.09.01 EP 7
at least every 18 months