Isolation/ Infection
Contact time for Germidal Wipe- PDI Sani Cloth Prime (Pink top)
How to unlock patient bathroom doors?
A coin, a “key” or anything that can fit into the slot will allow the door to be unlocked from the outside.
Pull
Aim
Sweep
Spray
How to identify a patient correctly?
Name
MRN &/or DOB
How to clean glucose meter?
Germicidal Disposable Wipes (pink/ gray top)
or
Bleach Germicidal Wipe
*Bedside Blood Glucose Monitoring Utilizing the Nova StatStrip Meter v.2 (policytech.com)
Approved time for wheelchairs, beds, equipment in hallway?
30 minutes
What number do you call for a fire?
195
Remember RACE
Rescue/ Remove, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Know where our fire alarms & extinguishers are!
See dust/ dust balls, what do you do?
Clean it! The tracer last year indicated that we had a lot of dust! Be a team player and help out when possible! Thank you!
Curtain change
quarterly
visibly soiled
*CC.G.42
Splash Zone
Avoid placing items within 6 inches of water source
Multi dose vitals
Discard after each patient use
What is code silver?
Active Shooter/ Armed Violence
Dial 911
Run
Hide
Fight (last resort)
Transport of soiled endoscopes
to FERC within 60 minutes to avoid extended soaking process.
*CC.G.16
How long to flush eyes for?
Continuously for 15 minutes
Who can shut off oxygen valves?
Respiratory staff
OR
Safety & Security
Liner Warmer Temperature
Modified airborne & contact precautions?
hand hygiene, gown, N95 respirator, eye protector & gloves
keep door closed
*Quality Improvement Program - Isolation Signs and Definitions (uiowa.edu)
Where is our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) kept?
What age does the fall risk screening question pertain to?
5 and older
How do you know if the patient understands DC instructions?
Teach back method