This is a document which outlines what patients can expect from Surgical Associates (SA) while they are a patient as well as what is expected of patients of SA. This pamphlet is present on the tables in the waiting room as well as on the SA website.
What is Patient Rights and Responsibilities?
This is a document that gives information for handling chemicals and hazardous substances and is abbreviated as SDS; SDS are located in Medtrainer.
What is Safety Data Sheet?
This group of administrators is responsible for all areas of operation and performance of Surgical Associates
What is the Governing Body?
To make sure that we keep a safe supply of medications and patient supplies, we check our patient care areas monthly for
What are expired medications and supplies or outdates.
This is an error or almost event that did not reach the patient either because the error was recognized, intercepted or it did not reach the patient by chance.
What is a Near Miss?
When you hear this code called, you will know that there is a fire.
What is Code Red?
These must be kept locked up and cannot be pre-signed or post-dated.
What are prescription paper and prescription pads?
This morning while assisting in a procedure, you were exposed to patient blood after sustaining a needlestick. These are the next steps.
What is Contact Team Lead/Manager, contact occupational health, fill out safety form?
Providers must discuss the patient diagnosis, treatment plan, any available options for treatment with the patient as outlined in this document
What is Patient Rights and Responsibilities
When you hear this emergency code paged overhead, you know that there is a medical emergency
What is Code Blue?
During the AAAHC survey, you are approached by the surveyor and do not know the answer to his question. What do you do?
What is remain calm and tell the surveyor where the information can be found or who would know the answer to her question.
Charts are reviewed for quality of care and documentation either in a discussion or using a template; the primary goal of this activity is to improve the quality of care and safety of an organization and is mandated by AAAHC for accreditation.
What is Peer Review