Fall Prevention
What color arm band is used to identify a high fall risk patient?
Yellow
What is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand Hygiene
What does Code Blue mean?
Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest
What piece of equipment is commonly used to assist patients during walking?
Gait Belt
Why must the hallways remain free of clutter?
What device alerts staff if a patient tries to get out of bed?
Bed Alarm
What type of precautions require gloves and a gown?
Contact Precautions
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
Who determines a patient's transfer level?
Therapy
What should you do if you see a liquid spilled on the floor?
Clean it up or report it immediately
Call Light
What infection requires soap and water hand hygiene instead of alcohol sanitizer?
C. Difficile
Administrator on Call
Where should you look to determine a patients transfer level?
The whiteboard / plan of care
Who is protected from injury when using mechanical lifts?
Patients and Staff.
What is the safest action if you see a patient attempting to walk alone in the hall?
Stay with the patient and call for help.
What should you do after removing gloves?
Perform Hand Hygiene
What should you do first if you discover a fire?
Rescue anyone in immediate danger
What should you do if you come across damaged or malfunctioning equipment?
Remove it from service, tag it, and report it (put in a ticket)
Who should be notified if you come across an expired supply?
The direct supervisor of that department
What huddle is called post an assisted fall in the hospital?
Star Huddle
Who should you direct infection control related questions?
Deena or CNO
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
If a patient raises a concern regarding their care where should you document that?
Who is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the hospital?
EVERYONE