TJC Basics
Our practice for patient identification
What is Name and DOB
The patient refrigerator temperature logs are kept here.
What is in the kitchen department.
This is the single most effective way to prevent transmission of infection.
What is hand washing
Appropriate response to a fire emergency.
What is (RACE) rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish or evacuate.
This must be on your person at all times, and above your waist.
What is your ID badge.
If a surveyor asks a question you can not answer.
Be calm. State you can get the answer or show them where you can find the answer.
This is how long patient food items stay in the pantry, fridge/freezer.
24 hours and must be marked with patient name, time and date.
This is how long you should wash you hands with soap and water.
20 seconds or sing happy birthday song 2 times.
How to safely operate a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire.
What is (PASS) pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.
Sharing your password with anyone at work or outside of work.
What is never allowed.
This is how long you must rinse your eyes out at an eyewash station after an incident occurs.
What is 15 minutes.
This is where you can find the SDS - Safety Data Sheets for products in your area.
What is the E-portal under resources or in the kitchen chemical storeroom.
Hand sanitizer should not be used to perform hand hygiene.
When hands are visibly soiled.
The minimum distance that an item or storage should be placed from the ceiling.
What is 18 inches.
If a patient tells you they are depressed and wants to hurt them self.
What is stay with the patient and call for the nurse.
This is how you make sure food/supplies are safe for use.
What is to check the expiration date.
This type of fire extinguisher is used for grease fires.
What is a K fire extinguisher.
Gloves, gowns, eye protection, N95 respirators, masks, hair coverings
What is PPE - personal protective equipment.
What is mandatory to be able to evacuate patients/people in the event of fire or emergencies.
What is keeping the hallways clear.
Englewood Hospital's Safety Officer.
Who is Harry Hahn
This is a requirement for anyone working in the kitchen
What is hair nets.
This is what you need to do when handling raw meats.
What is wear gloves.
What do you see if a patient is on isolation precautions.
What is a sign outside the patient room.
Clear the area, Contain/confine the spill, Call Security, Check the SDS, Clean up.
What is the procedure for a chemical spill.
The hospitals position that all individuals should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their position or authority.
What is the Code of Conduct.