Stroke
This acronym is used to quickly recognize the most common signs of stroke.
What is BE FAST?
This bedside test must be performed and documented before administering insulin.
What is a point-of-care blood glucose check?
The assessment that needs to be done with a patient on a 1:1
What is a ligature risk
Machine used to prevent a blood clot in a patients lower extremity
What are Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)?
Witnessing a coworker taking a patients medication requires what
What is reporting incident to leadership
This medication must be administered within 4.5 hours of symptom onset for eligible ischemic stroke patients.
What is IV thrombolytic therapy (alteplase/tPA)?
The lab value that measures average blood sugars over last 3 months
what is hemoglobin A1C
This evidence-based screening must be completed for patients being evaluated for behavioral health conditions.
What is a suicide risk assessment using screening tool?
These medications are commonly ordered for pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis
What are anticoagulants such as heparin or enoxaparin?
This process requires two licensed staff members to verify the disposal of unused controlled medication.
What is witnessed wasting?
This must be documented clearly to determine eligibility for thrombolytic therapy.
What is the Last Known Well time?
This condition is defined as a blood glucose level typically less than 70 mg/dL and requires immediate treatment.
What is hypoglycemia?
This level of observation requires continuous monitoring without interruption for patients at high risk.
What is 1:1 continuous observation?
Having major surgery, hospitalization or a chronic condition
What is the most common cause of a VTE
This Joint Commission expectation requires hospitals to have a comprehensive program to prevent, detect, and respond to diversion.
What is a drug diversion prevention and monitoring program?
This scale is used to assess and document stroke severity on admission and during hospitalization.
What is the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)?
This education must be documented before discharge for diabetic patients.
What is diabetes survival skills education?
This must be documented clearly when a patient endorses suicidal ideation.
What is a comprehensive suicide risk assessment and safety plan?
This serious complication occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs.
What is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?
Failure to secure controlled substances may result in this type of serious regulatory finding.
What is a sentinel event or regulatory citation
This medication must be given within 24 hours of hospital arrival for most ischemic stroke patients unless contraindicated.
What is antithrombotic therapy?
This medication is considered a high-alert medication and requires careful verification before administration.
What is insulin?
The Joint Commission expects organizations to analyze these events to identify system improvements.
What are sentinel events related to suicide or self-harm?
This nursing intervention supports VTE prevention in addition to medications and devices.
What is early ambulation?
Responsible parties for reporting witnessing a drug diversion
Everyone