Patient Safety
Name 2 patient identifiers?
Name, DOB, MRN.
Items must be ______ inches below a sprinkler head
18
How do you ensure medications are secured?
All medications need to be stored in locked room, cabinet, or omnicell.
What is a code PINK?
Child Abduction/Missing Person
What is the ISO 9001?
A system that outlines business practices for achieving and improving quality.
DAILY DOUBLE
Name 3 things you can you do to ensure privacy of your patients?
DAILY DOUBLE
Don't give out patient information unless approved by patient. Lock Computers. Shred Documents. Don't talk about patients in public areas.
Who can shut off medical gas valve in your area?
Manager or designated CNC/Charge RN
All medications must be __________ appropriately
labeled
Any piece of equipment without this identifier should never be used on the premises
Green BioMed Inspection Sticker
Name the RANGES for the following:
Room Temp & Humidity
Fluid & Blanket Warmer Temp
Room Temp: 68-75, Room Humidity: 30-60%, Fluid Warmer Max: 104, Blanket Warmer Max: 120
Where do you dispose of silver nitrate sticks
Black RCRA box
What we grab when a specimen container with formalin tips over and the contents run out?
When do you change the red SHARPS container?
When it is 2/3rd of the way full. It should not be filled past the fill line.
Describe the steps when transporting dirty instruments from the OR to SPD?
Transport to SPD in a closed container/cart, then spray all instruments (used or not) with enzymatic spray.
Name 2 items that DNV looks for regarding infection control for our patients?
Hand Hygiene, Use of PPE, Clean and Dirty Items Not Stored Together, No Supplies on Floor, Linen/Pillows Covered, Cleaning After Pt Leaves Room/OR, No Tears in Positioning Devices/Pads
Any items stored in hallways must be on?
On wheels and on one side of the hallway
How often are crash carts checked?
Daily!
All controlled substances must be _________ and documented appropriately
wasted
The "Time Out" must included what THREE pieces of information (at least)?
Patient ID, Consented Procedure, Site of Surgery (and side if applicable)
Where can you find a provider's privileges'?
Pulse: UUH Privilege Tile
What do you do if you find malfunctioning medical equipment?
Remove the equipment from the patient care area, tag item to ensure nobody will use it, and call Biomed at 1-2241
P.A.S.S means
Pull the pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze handle, and Sweep side to side
What are the 6 "Rights" of safe medication administration?
Right patient
Right Drug
Right Time
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Documentation
What is the dry time for purple, grey, and orange sani wipes. What is the dry time for QUAT?
Purple: 2 minutes
Grey: 3 minutes
Orange: 4 minutes
Quat: 5 minutes
DAILY DOUBLE
Name a quality project or unit goal that we are currently working on?
DAILY DOUBLE
Maintain 90% Likelihood of Recommending 3 out of 4 Quarters. Stretch goal: 92%
Support getting the Robot at SJHC and successfully doing cases by end of FY25
Complete education on how to submit an RL6