Abbreviations
ISO
International Standards Organization
Name the theme for the 2018 Garnet Health Quality Safety Awards Celebration.
Golden Age of Hollywood.
5 Minute Drill- name six things that need to be done.
Badges, nails, carts, H&P, consents, pill cutters, glucometers, refrigerators, equipment, multi-dose vials, WOWs, O2, signage....
Name at least 5 items that could be a potential ligature risk.
A ligature risk (point) is defined as anything which could be used to attach a cord, rope, or other material for the purpose of hanging or strangulation. Ligature points include shower rails, coat hooks, pipes, and radiators, bedsteads, window and door frames, ceiling fittings, handles, hinges and closures.
What is the Dwell Time for the Sani-Cloth (Grey Top) Germicidal Disposable wipe? Bonus: Where is this information located?
3 Minutes.
Directly on the container.
NIAHO
National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations.
Name at least 4 metrics in the HARM Index.
CAUTI, CLABSI, ED missed dx/ delays, Falls, HAPU, Radiation misadministration, suicide/ attempt, unexpected deaths
ISO requires the organization to understand the needs and expectations of Interested Parties. Name at least 5 of GH interested parties. Bonus- what's another name for "interested Parties?"
Patients, staff, providers, contractors, suppliers, community;
Stakeholders.
In the Just Culture Model, there are 3 ways that we categorize accountability of behaviors. Name them.
Human error; At-risk behaviors, Reckless behavior.
A business environment that creates an open, fair, culture by embracing occurrences and events as opportunities to improve care and service to our community. It creates a safe environment for all employees to report errors and hazards and engages them in helping to design safe processes without fear of retribution.
Just Culture.
CMS COPs
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation.
Name at least 3 elements that must be included in the immediate post-operative/post-procedure note.
Name of surgeon & assistants, procedure performed, procedure findings, EBL, specimens removed, post-op diagnosis.
Name at least two nonconformities from the 2021 GHMC or GHMC-C surveys.
Documentation of weights, MOON, generator manuals, life safety code, sprinklers dust, chiller room signage, Endo lot strips.
How do I obtain an SDS? Bonus: Where can I quickly locate the number to call if I do not have intranet access?
On the Intranet- Click on Quick Links; Click on SDS Information; You will be guided as to what number to call (1-800-451-8346 to request the SDS; It can then be faxed or e-mailed.
Bonus- It is located on the Emergency Code Badge.
Name three industries that utilize HRO principles.
Nuclear, Airline, Amusement Parks, Hospitals
OPPE
Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation
The site of a bedside procedure must be marked before the procedure by:
The provider’s initials at the site.
Name 5 DNV focus areas during survey.
Meds, patient rights, infection control, HR, EOC, quality, safety...
EMTALA
Treating individuals- not turning away- with emergency medical conditions who present to a hospital under the provisions of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
What's the limit of oxygen tanks that can be stored in one space?
12
ISO developed a common "HLS" for management system standards.
High Level Structure.
In accordance with standard practice, all practitioner orders for the administration of drugs or biologics must include at least the following:
A) Drug name, dose and frequency B) Age and weight of patient , or other dose requirements C) Exact strength and /or concentration D) a and c E) a, b, and c
E) a, b, and c
There are 8 core management principles in ISO. Name 4.
Customer focus; Leadership; Involvement of people; Process approach; Systematic approach to management; Continuous improvement; Factual approach to decision making; Mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
What sport is best know as king of sports?
Soccer.
What so you call it when a bowler makes 3 strikes in a row?
Turkey.