Patient Safety
This protocol requires two patient identifiers before administering treatment.
What is patient identification?
Hand hygiene should be performed using soap and water for at least this many seconds.
What is 20 seconds?
This acronym is used for fire safety response
What is RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish)?
This documentation principle states "if it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done."
What is legal documentation?
This is the purpose of an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
What is to provide detailed information about the hazards of chemicals, how to handle them safely, and what to do in case of an emergency?
This safety initiative encourages staff to speak up about safety concerns without fear.
What is a culture of safety?
This personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for airborne precautions.
What is an N95 mask?
This is the essential document that home care agencies must have in place to guide staff during an emergency, detailing the roles and responsibilities of all involved.
What is an emergency preparedness plan?
Entries in medical records must always include this information.
What is date, time, and signature?
The MSDS recommends these for workers who may come into contact with hazardous chemicals.
What are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
This process involved regular assessments of the home environment for safety hazards (e.g., falls, fire risks) and patient status.
What is a home safety assessment?
This PPE item must be worn when there is a risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or contaminated surfaces.
What is gloves?
This is the best practice for informing patients and caregivers about emergency preparedness procedures.
What is educating patients and families about the emergency plan?
Corrections to medical records must be done using this method.
What is a single line strike-through with initials?
According to JCAHO, this document outlines the rights of patients, including the right to receive care without discrimination.
What is the Patient Bill of Rights?
This process (Form) involves explaining the steps for documenting the refusal, assessing patient understanding, and notifying the appropriate healthcare provider for follow-up.
What is an AMA form?
Proper disposal of this type of waste prevents the spread of infection.
What is biohazardous waste?
In case of an evacuation, home care agencies should take steps to ensure this type of patient is safely relocated, ensuring their ongoing medical needs are met.
Who are patients with chronic or complex medical conditions?
This type of documentation is required for verbal orders.
What is read-back verification?
Patients have the right to receive care in a setting that ensures their privacy is respected, especially during personal care.
What is the right to privacy?
This initiative involves the process for documenting and reporting falls or injuries, notifying supervisors, and implementing follow-up care.
What is incident reporting?
This is the recommended method of cleaning hands when they are not visibly soiled in home care settings.
What is alcohol-based hand sanitizer?
Home care agencies must conduct this type of exercise regularly to ensure staff are prepared for potential emergencies.
What is an emergency preparedness drill?
This electronic system improves access and reduces documentation errors.
What is electronic health records (EHR)?
JCAHO emphasizes that patients have this right, which involves participating in the development of their treatment plans and discussing their preferences.
What is the right to participate in their care decisions?