Codes
Code RED indicates this and should be followed by what "speedy" acronym?
What is a fire and RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate).
How long should an employee wash his/her hands with soap and water?
What is a minimum of 15 seconds.
Who should you report an environmental concern to to (e.g., spill)?
Manager (if not immediate threat of harm) or NCH Safety (if there is an immediate threat of harm).
What is the hospital's patient safety program?
What is Zero Hero.
Where should an employees NCH badge be located?
Code BLUE indicates this and the number to call it can be found where?
What is a medical emergency and the number is listed on a sticker on phones (222-33).
What is the wet contact time of the Sani-Cloth wipes (gray top container)?
When can food and drinks be consumed in offices?
What is only when a patient is not present in the office, and drinks must have a lid on them.
As a part of the National Patient Safety Goal of Reduce the Risk for Suicide, we will...
What is: 1. Conduct environmental risk assessments that identify ligature risks in the Patient's environment and minimize those risks. 2. Screen all patients for SI who are being evaluated or treated for behavioral health conditions as primary reason for care using a validated measure (ASQ). 3. Conduct suicide assessment for those screening positive for SI on the ASQ using CSSRS (including risk and protective factors). 4. Document overall risk level or suicide and plan to mitigate those risks
What are the two acceptable patient identifiers?
What are Name and MRN.
Code GRAY indicates this and should be follow by what process?
What is severe weather, and employees and patients should remain in our offices or hallway until given other direction.
How often should toys be cleaned?
This should be stored within 18 inches below sprinkler heads or 24 inches below ceiling if no sprinklers
What is Nothing.
How are safety events documented at the hospital?
What is Safe Day
Where are the fire extinguishers located near us?
What is by each stairwell and in the hallway by our pod break area.
Code SILVER indicates this, with these three possible responses...
What is person with a weapon, and responses would be: call 911 and evacuate, shelter in place, or take action (only as a last resort).
How can toys be cleaned?
What is with Sani-Cloths or through a dishwasher.
When should a shipping box be removed from the work space and discarded.
What is immediately.
What is assess for past or current abuse or neglect in the DA and ongoing in sessions. If abuse or neglect is suspected, then a report will be made to Children's Services. If I'm unsure whether abuse or neglect is suspected, I should consult with my supervisor.
How long should you wash your eyes in the eye wash station?
What is 15 minutes.
Code VIOLET indicates this, and should be called when...
What is a violent/aggressive person and should be called when we have concern about the safety of individuals in our care and support is needed to help de-escalate the situation
When should employees use hand sanitizer?
What is any time an employee is entering or leaving their office when a patient is present, or when touching anything a patient has touched.
What are the 5Ps and when are they used?
What are: patient, problem, pertinent history, plan, precautions. They are used during patient handoffs (e.g., referrals).
How can we reduce the likliehood of patient falls?
What is not letting patients or siblings stand on chairs or tables and asking their parents to help as needed.
How and when do we utilize interpreters?
What is requesting one during the scheduling process, by calling interpreter services directly, by using the clinic iPad with an interpreting program installed, or using telehealth to access an interpreter.