Key Resources
Where do you go to review policies/protocols for BJC Medical Group?
PolicyTech
What is an example of what belongs in a clean area AND a dirty area of a room.
Clean Area- Medication, Medication Preparation Supplies, Sterile Supplies
Dirty Area- Sink, CLIA Supplies and Machines, Dirty Equipment, Dirty Instruments, Microscopes
How many "RIGHTS" of medication administration are there?
Give an example of 2
7
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Site
Right Documentation
What are 2 examples of Standard Precautions
Hand Hygiene
Respiratory Etiquette
PPE
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Waste Disposal
Safe Injection Practices
Needlestick/Sharp Injury Prevention
This is used to report near misses, patient/employee accidents or injuries. Also used to report any unintended or unexpected incident or condition that could have resulted in harm to patient or employee.
Safety Event Management System
(SEMS)
When is handwashing required?
(verses using alcohol-based products)
When hands are visibly soiled
After using the restroom
When caring for a patient with suspected/confirmed C-diff
What needle angle do you use when giving an IM injection?
90 degrees
Describe the meaning of Contact Precautions
Used when infection could be spread by touching the patient or their environment.
Where do you go to look for information on safe handling guidelines, first aid instructions and storage and disposal instructions?
Material Data Sheet
(MDS)
This can be found from the Safety section of the BJC Net page
What is the policy for fingernails at BJCMG?
Kept short (less than 1/4")
No artificial nail enhancements or artificial nails
Nail polish (that is not chipped), gel, shellac, powder and UV dips in good repair are permitted
What are the patient identifiers that you check before giving a medication or performing testing/procedures on a patient?
Patient name and DOB
When would you utilize the orange Sant-Wipes (bleach)?
Used to clean exam rooms of patients that come in with diarrhea. (Suspect C-diff)
Where do you go to see HR policies and benefits, submit a leave of absence, and contact Advice and Counsel?
HR Hub
This can be found from the BJC Net page
What does dwell time mean?
The amount of time the surface must stay wet
What is required by federal law to be offered to the patient when they receive a vaccine?
Vaccine Information Sheet
(VIS)
When would you utilize the gray Sani-Wipes?
Used on equipment where the manufacturer has stated in their cleaning directions to not use alcohol or bleach on the equipment.
Most electronics and wired equipment
Where do you go to look for Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
Accelerate
What are the 5 moments of Hand Hygiene?
Before touching a patient
Before a procedure
After a procedure or body fluid exposure risk
After touching a patient
After touching a patient's surroundings
How many days are multi-dose vials good for?
(Unless manufacturer specifies otherwise)
28 days
Describe the difference between Droplet and Airborne Precautions
Droplet precautions- infections that are spread by respiratory droplets
Airborne precautions- infections that are suspended in the air.
The difference is that droplets are heavier/larger and fall to the surface faster