National Patient Safety Goals
This is how we identify patients correctly.
What is use at least 2 identifiers?
This is what the C stands for in CHAMP
What is communicate clearly?
This quality measure is based on OASIS questions M1800 (Grooming), M1810 (Upper Body Dressing), M1820 (Lower Body Dressing), M1830 (Bathing), M1845 (Toileting Hygiene) and M1870 (Eating).
What is TNC Self Care?
This is the timeframe with the highest incidence of new hospice patients returning to the ER due to lack of education and fear.
What is the first 14 days of being on services?
This is what C stands for in We CARE
What is communicate?
This how we use medicines safely.
What is med reconciliation?
This is what the H stands for in CHAMP?
What is handoff effectively?
This quality measure is based on OASIS question M1400 (SOB).
What is improvement in dyspnea?
This is how often patients should check smoke alarms.
What is at least twice a year?
This is what A stands for in We CARE
Accountability
This is the number 1 way to prevent infection.
What is proper handwashing and bag technique?
What is attention to detail?
This quality measure is based on OASIS questions M2020 (management of oral medications) and M2030 (management of injectable medications).
What is improvement in medication management?
This is when emergency preparedness should be documented.
What is at SOC and prior to a significant weather event?
This is what R stands for in We CARE
What is respect?
This is one way we prevent patients from falling.
What is completing the MAHC-10?
This is what the M stands for in CHAMP.
What is mentor each other- 200% accountability?
This quality measure focuses on how many patients go back to the hospital.
What is rehospitalizations?
This should be posted on a door/window for any patients using oxygen.
What is an oxygen sign?
This is what the E stands for in We CARE
What is empathy?
This is one way we identify patient safety risks.
What is assessing for the use of oxygen.
This is what the P stands for in CHAMP.
What is Practice & Accept a questioning attitude?
This quality measure looks at things such as UTI's, wound infections, cellulitis, pneumonia.
What is infection rate?
These are examples of non permissible items in the home of a patient actively using oxygen.
What is candles, gas stove, smoking materials, any open flames?
What is Caring Today for Your Tomorrow?