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.
Number to dial for any code or RRT?
1-2222
What is the ISO 9001?
A system to create a standard structure
What can you do to ensure the privacy of your patients?
Who can shut off medical gas valve in your area?
Manager or designated charge RN
All medications must be __________ appropriately
labeled
Any piece of equipment without this identifier should never be used on the premisis
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 steps when finished with instruments and transporting from the OR to SPD?
Spray all instruments (used or not) with enzymatic spray, transport to SPD in a closed container/cart.
Name a quality project that we are currently working on?
Hysterectomy Bundle, maintain compliance >95%.
Maintain labor efficiency
Maintain or exceed department goal of 90th percentile for EPE
Any items stored in hallways must be on?
On wheels and on one side of the hallway
How often are crash carts checked?
They should be 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
If DNV comes and asks you a question you do not know the answer to, how do you respond?
Tell them you know where to find the policy - PULSE and grab someone to help you. Don't freak out!