Meds Meds Meds
Parenteral injection, drawn up at the med prep area, labeled with 28-day expiration date, can be used more than once.
What is a multi-dose medication?
Suction containers with significant amounts of coagulated blood; disposable chucks with gross contamination.
What items should be thrown in the red, bio-hazard bin in the soiled utilities room?
An evidence-based screening tool our ED utilizes to triage suicidal patients.
What is the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale?
Calling extension 6661 for Translation Services or logging into the Language Line computer/app.
How do we obtain interpreter services for our patients?
EKG uploads and accessibility; Urine culture contamination reduction.
What are 2 recent department PI projects?
An inventory, posted on the Pyxis, which includes drugs that bear resemblance to other drugs.
What is the Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Medication list?
On the homepage under "Instructions and Policies".
Where are links to hospital regulations found?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
What does the mnemonic P.A.S.S. stand for, regarding use of the fire extinguisher?
How do staff submit concerns for patient safety, falls or medication errors?
What is the Medication Management Portal?
DVPRS, Wong-Baker, FLACC.
What pain assessment tools are used in our hospital?
Calling TPD and/or utilizing the screwdriver at the Shift Lead desk?
What is the process for unlocking a patient restroom door?
A CDC pamphlet given after an immunization; link located on the ED homepage.
What is a Vaccine Information Statement?
The evidence-based communication tool used by staff to relay important patient information prior to transfer.
What is iPASS?