Over the Rainbow
Code Red
What code is used to alert staff of a fire on-site?
Performing this action is the number one evidence-based method to prevent infection.
What is Hand Hygiene?
Red socks and BMAT
What are two ways you can identify that a patient is at risk for falls?
The training program to learn how to deescalate and/or defend oneself against people exhibiting aggressive behavior.
What is MOAB?
90 degree angle
What angle should elbows and knees be at when sitting in front of a computer monitor?
Code Pink
What code alerts staff that there is an infant or child abduction?
These are provided to staff to protect ones self from infectious diseases and/or dangerous materials.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (P. P. E.)?
The primary focus of hospital safety.
What is the patient?
These forms provide information on toxicity, health effects, first aid reactivity, proper storage/disposal, and protective equipment necessary to handle a spill of a particular substance.
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
Bend the knees, keep the load close to your body and potentially ask for assistance.
What is the safest way to lift an object from the floor?
Code Blue
What is the code that alerts staff that there is a cardiac or respiratory emergency?
Masks, gloves, gowns, goggles and respirators
What are types of PPE?
The accrediting body that develops performance standards to address elements of operation, patient care, medication safety and patient rights.
What is the Joint Commission?
This acronym tells you what to do in the event of a fire in your building or unit.
What is R. A. C. E. ?
When used properly, this device grounds stray electrical currents to prevent electrical shocks.
What is a three pronged plug?
Code Grey
What code is used to alert staff that there is a safety or security event taking place?
Social distancing, wearing masks, performing hand hygiene, and getting vaccinated.
What are ways to slow the spread of covid-19 and the flu?
Medication scanning, patient identification and medication protocols.
What are three medication safety/prevention strategies?
The event reporting system to document safety and security events.
What is R. L.?
A review to properly set up your work station to avoid a repetitive motion injury.
What is an ergonomic assessment?
Code Silver
What code alerts staff that there is a hostage situation or a person brandishing a weapon?
The amount of time required which a cleaning agent remains on a surface before it can be handled/touched.
What is wet/dry time?
The adverse patient event most frequently reported by hospitals to the Patient Safety Commission in 2020.
What are falls?
The acronym that tells you how to operate a fire extinguisher.
What is P. A. S. S.
Walk like a duck, take short steps, wear proper footwear.
What can you do to avoid falling on an icy surface?