Let's Get Political, Policies!
What is the pain threshold?
What is the nutrition threshold?
8 or more on pain scale
10 lb weight loss or gain over 3 months
What defines a confirmed close contact?
Interaction with a person confirmed of COVID for at least 15 minutes, within 6 feet of each other, while unmasked.
What does PASS stand for?
P-Pull
A-Aim
S-Squeeze
S-Sweep
Name the two patient identifiers.
Patient's first & last name AND date of birth
If you are asked where a patient or staff can find a copy of the patient rights and responsibilities, where would you look?
Displayed in each lobby, are a part of every patient’s admission paperwork, and can be found on SharePoint.
The provider will sign, date and time the order no later than _____ after the order is given.
72 hours
What is CHC's quarterly compliance threshold for hand hygiene?
85%
What does RACE stand for?
R-Rescue
A-Alarm
C-Contain
E-Evacuate
Name two medications a patient is allowed to carry on their person.
Epipen, inhaler, insulin
Name at least 3 Compass Core Values.
Patient Centered Care
Cultural Humility
Teamwork
Connection
Innovation
Passion
Agility
Continuous Improvement
The provider will sign, date and time orders for physical holds or seclusions no later than ____ hours after the order is given.
24
When cleaning medical equipment in between each patient use, what percentage of alcohol must your cleaning product contain to ensure proper disinfecting of equipment?
70%
Safety Data Sheets
Facilities
What medication do we have a standing order to administer in the event of an emergency and where is it located?
Epipen & Epipen Jr
Suite 400 nursing office-CHGO
Suite 300 nursing office-NBK
If a patient asked you how they could file a grievance, where would you direct them?
You can send them to your director or to Kim Solomon, the Director of Patient Experience at (224)205-3762 or ksolomon@compasshealthcenter.net
DOT requires waste disposal manifests to be securely kept by the shipper for how long?
2 years
-face masks
-gloves
-shoe covers
-face shields
-goggles
-gowns
Who initiates CPR to an individual in the event of a medical emergency?
The staff member closest to the individual
What are the procedures for a recalled medication?
(Example: recalled sample of Rexulti)
The organization immediately notifies the prescribers, nurses, patient, and patients who were administered or dispensed the medication of the reported warning, as well as any specific safety instructions from the manufacturer, FDA, or assigned provider.
The recall notices will be checked on all medication logs of patients sent home with medications.
Recalled medications are removed from inventory and placed in a bag/bin labeled as “DO NOT USE-RECALLED ITEM.
Name (3) unacceptable abbreviations at Compass Health Center.
1. U, u – Unit
2. IU – International Unit
3. Q.D., QD, q.d., qd – Daily
4. Q.O.D., QOD, q.o.d., qod – Every Other Day
5. Trailing Zero – X.O mg
6. Lack of a Leading Zero - .X mg
7. MS – Morphine Sulfate
8. MSO4, MgSO4 – Magnesium Sulfate
Program staff (physicians, nurses, therapists, teachers) are required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hotline. They are also required to make reports of suspected abuse of these groups:
-Adults age 60 or older or people with disabilities
- Age 18-59 who are unable, due to dysfunction, to report for themselves.
-any patient over the age of 18 determined to be a "clear and present danger” to themselves or others to the Firearms Owner’s Identification (FOID) reporting website.
-responsible for implementing “duty to warn” laws
Name (4) measures that Compass is taking to minimize COVID transmission:
*Daily screenings for both patients and staff that include a series of questions as well as temperature checks
* Face coverings
* Disinfection high touch surfaces
* NO contact door handles
* Hand sanitizing stations
* Social distancing measures
* Education
* Compliance with travel restrictions via executive orders
* Securing PPE and other resources
* Monitoring IDPH and CDC guidelines
Name (5) reasons why you would complete an incident report.
-contraband
-medication error
-injury (staff or patient)
-sentinel event
-potential pathogen exposure
-lost/stolen property
-property destruction
-HIPAA violation
-medical emergency
-medication reaction
-elopement
During the WEEKLY medical disposal room inspection, name (3) items that are carefully assessed and documented to ensure compliance.
-containers are not overfilled
-containers are off the floor and free from leaks/spills
-containers are labeled appropriately
-containers are labeled with the waste discription
-containers lids are closed/sealed
-no co-mingling of waste types
-educational signage is posted
What is the Compass mission statement?
"We strive to set the standard of excellence for PHP and IOP levels of care by providing comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment to our patients and their families."