Infection Control
A part of the body that is considered proper surgical attire only if it is <¼ inch in length, clean, without chipped polish or artificial embellishments.
What are: Fingernails
In regards to fire emergencies the acronyms “P.A.S.S.” and “R.A.C.E” stand for...
What is : Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep. , & Rescue. Alarm. Confine. Extinguish/Evacuate.
This device should be "locked" when you are not at your desk, or hand-off because it may violate HIPPA and expose Protected Health Information/PHI.
What is: Computer
This is the primary place on OneMSK to navigate unknown processes as directed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
What is: OneMSK Policies and Procedures
This material often arrives at the hospital in the form of a shipping box but should never be brought to patient care areas to avoid risk of bringing in pests and dust.
What is: Corrugated Cardboard , specifically from outside
The terminology used to describe the “amount of time the surface must REMAIN WET/SATURATED in order to be properly disinfected”.
What is: Contact Time , or Wet Contact Time
An item every staff member carries as part of their uniform, that can be used to access the restroom if a patient is locked inside and needs assistance.
What is: ID Card / Badge Buddy
The amount of time informed consents are valid for, AND the amount of time H&Ps are valid for.
What is: 45 Days for consent, 30 Days for H&P
A medication that has a similar looking or sounding name or appearance.
What is a Look-like sound-alike medication?
Oxygen cylinders considered "Full and In use" and "Empty"
What is greater than >750 PSIG and 0-750 PSIG?
The contact time for Purple top PDI Wipes, and Orange top Bleach Wipes.
What is: 2 min for Purple top PDI wipes, and 4 min for Orange top bleach wipes
The name and location of the designated emergency evacuation meeting place, for JRSC staff.
What is : 24 Sycamores Park on the corner of York Ave and 61st St
The phrase to use when you do not have an answer to the JC surveyors question.
What is: the phrase “Let me find out for you” and go to your resource (charge RN).
Eight rights for medication safety.
What is: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Time, Right Dose, Right Documentation, Right Reason- identifying the rationale for why the patient is being given the medication, Right Response- assess to see if the medication led to the desired effect
The maximum number of portable oxygen cylinder ("E" size) within any fire/smoke compartment.
What is 12?
The minimum clearance distance between stored items and the ceiling sprinkler head.
What is: 18-inch clearance
The number called to report a rapid response or code.
What is 6000?
The frequency of pain assessment in the PACU.
What is Peri-anesthesia patients are assessed for new or unrelieved pain upon arrival to PACU and reassessed at a minimum of every 15 minutes for 2 hours, every 30 minutes for the next 2 hours, then hourly or until PACU discharge.
The system used to look up MIFU (Manufacturer's Instruction For Use) of equipment, instruments or supplies, utilized within MSKs facility.
What is: OneSource
*note: user and pw are both: “ mskcc “
The red phones used for emergency related communication are located in this place.
What is the 4th, 5th, and 6th floor nursing station?
The single most important thing you can do to prevent spreading infection.
What is hand hygiene?
An incident management system utilized by MSK during emergency situations.
What is Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)?
Pain documentation in PSC is placed here.
What is vital signs flowsheet?
How do you report a malfunctioning piece of medical equipment that has resulted in patient or staff injury?
What is Reporting to Improve Safety and Quality (RISQ) system. All RISQ reports are reviewed by the Division of Quality and Safety in collaboration with Nursing Quality and Departmental QA Chairs?
Improve accuracy of patient identification. Reduce patient risk for suicide. Prevent mistakes in surgical and nonsurgical invasive procedures. Improve mediation safety.
What is the Joint Commission 2025 National Patient Safety Goals?