Infection Control
The #1 way to prevent the spread of infection.
This needs to be wiped using a two-step process to prevent blood-borne pathogen transmission
What is the Glucometer?
Federal law protecting a patient’s health information
What is HIPAA?
All employees are required to have this displayed above their waist at all times when on duty.
What is ID badge?
P.A.S.S.
What is the acronym for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep?
1 Minute
What is the contact time for Green Top CaviWipes?
This is checked once a week to ensure water is flowing, clear and tepid.
What is the eye wash station?
These are the only items that should go into the black containers in the med room and utility room.
What are vials and syringes? (NO SHARPS)
System for reporting near miss and actual patient events
What is an RL Solution?
R.A.C.E.
What is the acronym for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish or Evacuate?
The flags are down and there is no paper on the exam table.
How do you know a room is ready for use?
These need to be separated and tagged Full, empty and in use
What are O2 tanks?
This is where you would find a patient's preferred language.
What is patient demographics?
The two step process for the glucometer.
What is clean and disinfect?
Location of ‘all clear’ tags used in fire events (actual and drill)
What is the Fire Extinguisher cabinet?
These three pieces of equipment should be covered with a sheet when clean and stored
What is the Baby scale, mayo stand, and EKG machine?
These sharps need to be locked up at all times
What are needles and blades?
The equipment is stored in the med room
How do you know the ear lavage and nebulizer equipment is clean?
Anytime you step away from you computer you should do this.
When should you secure your session?
Evacuate patients, close exam room doors, and place 'Room Cleared' tags on both suite entrances.
What is your role in a fire drill?
It has been wiped down and is unplugged in the hallway.
How to know the Vitals Machine is clean?
This blue and white sticker indicates equipment is OK to use
What is the Approved for use sticker?
Binder or book that contains information about potential hazards of all the chemicals used in the dept and how to handle them safely.
What is the MSDS?
This is labeled with the open date and 30 day expiration date.
What is the EKG tab package?
They are combustible.
What is the reason we cannot have door decorations?