Safety in OR
The distance in which nothing can be kept in front of any electrical panel
What is 36 inches
Team Members should not be on these while providing patient care.
What are personal cell phones?
Soiled instruments must be kept in this condition until they reach decontamination.
What is moist?
Team Members working at least 6 hours are scheduled for this type of break.
What is a 30-minute unpaid lunch break?
True or False: As ThedaCare professionals, what we post on social media reflects on the organization.
What is True?
The minimum amount of counts that should be completed for any surgical procedure
What is three, initial, closing, final
Using company computers for this type of activity, like shopping or social media, is prohibited.
What is personal use?
The transport container for soiled instruments must be puncture-proof, leak-proof, wipeable, and labeled with this.
What is a biohazard label?
If a shift is 14 hours or longer, this is required.
What is a second 30-minute unpaid lunch break?
Posts must never include this type of information about Patients.
What is Protected Health Information (PHI) or Patient Identifiable Information (PII)?
Process in which surgeon and surgical tech gloves are changed, suction and bovie tip changed, clean instruments and sponges are utilized and procedure area towel off
What is clean closure?
True or False: Personal devices may be used occasionally if use is limited, discreet, and does not impact patient care.
What is True?
True or False: It is acceptable to use saline on soiled instruments to keep them wet.
What is False (saline causes damage, rust, or pitting)?
True or False: Breaks should be taken at the nurse’s desk for convenience.
What is False (breaks should be taken in the break room or cafeteria)?
Team Members must always hold themselves to this level of conduct when posting online.
What is a professional standard?
This is the reason why lead aprons should be stored hanging and not folded
What is to prevent cracks in the lead lining and maintain protective integrity.
All ThedaCare technology and electronic communications are considered this type of property.
What is ThedaCare property (not private)?
Team Members handling soiled instruments must always wear this to protect themselves.
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
Team Members should communicate with this person when going on break or lunch so staffing and emergencies are covered.
Who is the lead RN (or Area Manager)?
If you want to post a picture of a Patient or Non-Patient, you must first get this.
What is written consent?
OR staff are instructed to store only 1 lead apron per hood for this reason.
What is to avoid damage and unsure consistent radiation protection
Sending patient or confidential information via email must always follow these rules.
What are HIPAA and privacy policies?
Paid 15-minute breaks may be taken if workload permits: one after ____ hours, and another if working beyond ____ hours.
What is 4 hours and 7 hours?
If you’re unsure whether something is appropriate to post, you should do this before posting.
What is stop and confirm with BMC or your leader?