To the Basics
Finish the quote. "If it ain't documented, ___!"
What is "it ain't done"
In fire safety, we Pull the extinguisher pin, Aim the hose at the base of the fire and Squeeze the handle. What does the last "S" stand for and mean?
What is Sweep. We sweep the hose in a side to side motion at the base of the fire to extinguish it.
Confidence that quality requirements are being met is considered which quality?
Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Quality Management
What is Quality Assurance.
Who oversees the Lab Manager, Section Supervisor, Testing personnel and Support personnel?
Who is the Lab Director
We wash our hands for at least 20 seconds, best to use soap and water. Before we add the soap, what would we do first?
What is wet our hands with the water first.
Identifying pathogens and antibiotic testing falls under which lab section?
What is Microbiology.
If we get stuck by a contaminated needle, first we clean it, report it and then treat it. True or False?
What is True.
We encourage bleeding by squeezing the wound then clean it with soap and water.
Then we report it immediately to the supervisor.
Last we treat it by finding out the Pt illnesses and get tested for those.
Meeting established quality criteria is considered which type of quality?
Quality Management or Quality Control
What is Quality Control.
Name a clinical organization that accredits healthcare organizations and programs?
What is the Joint Commission (TJC)
Remove gloves, then remove gown away from the body, next wash hands, remove protective eyewear, then mask, next remove mask and lastly wash hands. What process is this?
What is Doffing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
STAT, Timed and Routine are part of what?
Efficiency, Organization or Prioritization
What is Prioritization. Efficiency is multi-tasking and task switching and Organization is the workflow of the day in a organized manner.
First we wash our hands, put on our gown, next the mask, then the protective eyewear and lastly the gloves. What process was just described?
What is Donning PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Coordinated customer focused management activity including continuous improvement is considered which quality?
Quality Assurance or Quality Management
What is Quality Management.
Who monitors and ensures compliance with safety requirements?
Who is the Lab Safety Officer.
The 4 essential steps to fire safety is RACE. What do these acronyms mean?
What is R-Rescue anyone in danger
A-Alarm the nearest alarm and call 911
C-Contain fire by closing doors
E-Extinguish small fires
In the hematology and coagulation lab section, cell count, blood analysis and biochemical testing is done. True or false?
What is False. Biochemical testing is done under Clinical Chemistry.
HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) is easier to transmit than HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) because of the size of HBV is bigger making it easier to contract.
True of False.
What is True.
Seeking opportunity to improve processes is considered which type of quality?
Quality Control or Quality Improvement
What is Quality Improvement
Which organization is considered mandatory in the lab setting?
What is CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988)
What is considered hitting the target/bullseye?
Accuracy or Precision
What is Accuracy. Precision is being able to hit the mark repeatedly.
We use SBAR to help with compete documentation. What does each acronym stand for?
What is S-Situation
B-Background
A-Assessment
R-Recommendation
This biosafty level is extremely dangerous and can be fatal without treatment if in contact with the microbes?
What is BSL-4
Total Quality Management (TQM) includes quality improvement, accurate evaluation, involves all employees and continuous improvement. Which is the last one involved in TQM?
Focus on consumer, Focus on lab or Focus on Self
This federal organization helps regulate employee and workforce safety.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency)
Pre-analytical, Analytical and Post-analytical are phases of testing. Which one does sample collection fall under?
What is Pre-analytical.