Emergency Preparedness
Where can the emergency code protocols be found?
In the red code book located in the rack within the nurses' station
When should an employee be wearing eye protection?
When directly interacting with patients when community transmission is moderate to severe.
How do you properly e-mail patient information to outside organizations/individuals?
Type #smm# in the subject line.
Who's responsible for patient safety?
Everyone!
Where is our muster point in the case of a Code Red or Code Violet?
Handicap parking lot on E. Chestnut St.
How does MaineGeneral prevent employees from spreading COVID-19 to other employees?
What does PHI stand for and what are some examples of PHI communication?
Who's responsibility it to take action when a patient makes suicidal statements?
Everyone's!
How should bulletin boards looks?
Neat and tidy, no paper hanging over edges, should all be contained within board
On the Storefront in the SDS application
What is the single most important way to help reduce the risk of transmission of infection to others?
Proper hand hygiene
What do we do if we have a patient that does not speak English?
Offer an interpreter either by phone, a physical interpreter present or by a Stratus machine. If patient refuses, we must note that patient refused an interpreter and have them sign a waiver to keep in their record.
How do we document when adverse reactions to medication or medication error was made?
In RL6. Typically you would work with your supervisor to complete this.
What do you do if we have a patient that is out-of-control?
Follow Code Yellow protocol. Call 911
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
What should you do if you come across unsafe findings (something in the room looks unsafe)?
Notify your one-up or the patient's doctor immediately!
What are we looking out for when it comes to chairs?
Making sure there are no rips in them (infection concern)
Where is the nearest fire extinguisher?
What should you do if you've been exposed to another person's blood or bodily fluid at work?
Notify Employee Health Services. Fill out Accident/Incident report.
What are the five brochures we should be offering to patients at every visit?
1.) Patients' Rights brochures
2.) Advanced Directive packet
3.) Notice of Privacy Practice
4.) Non-Discrimination Statement
5.) HealthInfoNet information with opt-out form
How should sharps be stored?
What is an IFU and where can these be found?
Instructions for Use Manual. Includes maintenance and cleaning instructions for medical equipment. They can be found on the MGH Connect site and should usually be kept somewhere near where the equipment is stored.