Acronyms
CODES
Quality Measuring Goals OP
Housekeeping and beyond
Miscellaneous
100

Pertaining to fire safety, what is R.A.C.E. ?

Rescue/Remove, Alert/Alarm, Contain/Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

100

RED

Smoke/Fire observed

Response:  R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. 

Contact Supervisor, Notify SOC,

Call 1090

100

Registration Times - system goal is...

(min)

7 minutes

100

What do you do if there is an Active Shooter?

RUN, HIDE, FIGHT

Bonus: when safe to do so, call 1090 overhead page and 911


100

Where do you wear your employee badge?

upper left part of your chest

200

Pertaining to fire extinguisher operation, what is P.A.S.S. ?

Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side

200

BLACK

Bomb threat or Suspicious item found on site

Response: Call SOC 1515


200

Wait Times-system goal is...

(min)

5 minutes


200

True or False: Open drinks and food are okay to have at the desk if you are hungry.

False!

No food or uncovered drinks at the desk.

A drink station will be available for employees to store their beverage containers with lids.

200

What do you NEVER SAY

"I don't know"

Instead tell them how you can find the answer or refer to your manager

300

What is B.E. F.A.S.T. 

Balance trouble standing

Eyes blurred/double vision

 Face mouth droops

 Arm one arm drifts down

Speech slurred

 Time call 911 immediately

300

BLUE ADULT/PEDIATRIC

Cardiac Arrest - not breathing or no pulse

Response: Shout for help, call 1090 overhead page for Rapid Response


300

Collections - system goal is...

(%)

45% of TOS

300

Fire extinguishers and pull stations must be _______.

Unobstructed

300

What is iCARE

Introduce

Connect

Anticipate

Reinforce

Extend

400

What does S.T.E.E.P.E. stand for?

Safe: patients are not harmed during their care

Timely: patients are treated without unnecessary delay

Effective: patients are treated with evidence-based medicine

Efficient: patients are treated without waste or overuse

Patient-centered: made to feel trust belonging and hope. Including patients and family in decision-making.

Equitable: treated fair and impartial

400

PINK

Possible abduction or missing infant/child

Response: Call 1090 Code Pink Everbridge message

Overhead page every 15 minute, details of abductor and/or abductee, last known location and any other details

Go to the nearest exit, window, stairwell in your area and if seen stop suspect(s) if possible or alert Security

400

Patient Experience - system goal is...

(percentile)

75th percentile


400

True or False: The Examiners include your name on their reports.

False!

Bonus: If examiners are not with an AH employee, request ID and request your supervisor be present for the interview.

400

What is EMTALA?

Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act

Requires anyone coming to ED to be treated/stabilized regardless of ins. or ability to pay


500

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
500

ORANGE

Large # of contaminated patients inbound requiring decontamination


Response: Call 1090 for Code Orange Everbridge message

Await response from Decontamination team

If radiological, call Radiation Safety 407 834 2210

500

Where can you find our department metrics?

LENS, email, teams

500

Where can you find our department metrics?

LENS, email, teams

500

What do you do if a patient falls or is injured in front of you on our property? (4 things)

1. Check on the Patient

2. Call a code if needed

3. Call Security to complete an investigation

4. Place a report in Origami

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