Near Miss
Where should near miss be reported?
Supervisor or Manager and the Wire.
Where can you obtain SDS sheets?
The portal or 1-800-451-8346 (or 1-800 number)
What do you do if supply items can't be scanned.
Log them on the clip board at doorway.
How is responsible for taking ownership of ensuring body fluid spills are cleaned up promptly?
The first person who notices the spill.
What is a suitable item to use for high to reach areas.
Ladder or Step Stool
Who can report a Near Miss?
Any staff member who observes the incident.
How do you know when to change a "Sharps" Container?
When it's at the "FILL" line.
What color are the Bar Codes?
RED.
When low on linen, who do you contact for a refill?
HHS
Housekeepers
Material Manager
Arthur
What should not be used in a hospital setting as permanent power source?
Extension Cord.
What should never be done while cleaning in a occupied patient room?
Dry dusting and sweeping.
Where is the Bio-Hazardous closet located.
Back door/ Receiving Department.
What is the first step to scanning supplies.
Scan your badge.
Name three (3) High touch areas?
1. Bed handrails
2. Nurse Call Light
3. Telephone
4. Bedside table
5. Patient chair/Furniture
6. Door Handles
7. All Light switches
8. Computer Keyboards
9. In-room & Bathroom Sinks
10. Bathroom Toilet seats
11. Toilet Handle, Grab bars, Bedpan wand
What should always be on if a patient is left unattended?
Fall Alarm
What should be removed prior to a terminal clean and after discharge?
Equipment and Supplies, suction canisters, etc.
What are the steps to "DONNING"
Wash or Sanitize hands, Gown, Mask, Eye Protection and Gloves.
What should happen to linen is it is stained or ripped.
It should be added to the rejection bag.
What should be done if broken glass is contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)?
Place the broken glass in a puncture-resistant container and then in a red bag for incineration.
Who is expected to answer a call light?
All staff are expected to answering call lights.
Select Medical doesn't expect all staff to be able to meet every need of the patient. they do however expect staff to ensure the patient is safe, get help as needed, and communicate the need to the appropriate person.
Where does bodily fluids get disposed at?
Red Bin in Soiled Utility room.
If bar code scanner will not scan/Not working, what do you need to do?
Inform Madison and sign all items out on clip board.
What are High-Touch Areas?
Surfaces that have frequent contact with hands or frequent contact.
You walk into a patient's room and notice cords and tubes laying on the floor. What is the first thing you do?
Re-Arrange the cords/equipment to reduce any tripping hazards.