Screenings
How often do we need to complete falls screening?
What is: annually (but more often if provider requests)
What code is used in the event of Bomb Threat?
What is: Code Yellow
How big is the "splash zone around sinks where nothing maybe stored ?
What is: 18 inches
What does RACE stand for?
What is: Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
Safety Data Sheets are found under this link?
What is: Safety
How often do we need to complete depression screening (PHQ2/PHQ9)?
What is: Only if has not been completed in the last year, or if requested by provider.
What are the three steps to follow in a Code Silver?
What are: Run, Hide, Fight
What piece of PPE (personal protective equipment) should be worn with any patient contact in the ambulatory practices (no PUI's)?
What is: surgical mask (optional goggles/face shield).
What are the two places you document med errors, near misses, abusive patients and falls?
What are: RL Solutions and the medical record
True or False: Patient arriving for a procedure in the Vein Center do not need a driver.
What is: False
How often do we need to complete screening for 'Exposure to Violence'?
What is: when a screening has not been completed at another site in the past 12 months (If documentation not found in chart then screening should be completed).
If a 2 year old is missing, which code is called?
What is: Code purple
Which wipes are used for screens, such as computer monitors, and what is their "wet time"?
What are: Gray-top wipes and 2 minutes
When do we need to lock exam room cupboards?
What is: when they contain syringes, needles, or medications
When do we need to lock our computer screens, and what are two appropriate ways to do this?
What is: any time you step away from your computer and 1. Press "windows and L" on your keyboard or 2. Press "control, alt, delete".
Who do you notify if a patient screens positive for exposure to violence?
What is: the provider and management
This code is called when a hazardous material is found?
What is: Code Orange
How many sani-wipes are required for cleaning exam rooms between patients?
What is: at least one wipe per item (more for large items such as exam tables)
When do we change out sharps containers ?
What is: when they are 3/4 full
What food and/or drink is allowed in clinical areas, such as workstations?
What is: covered drinks only. No food.
True or False: You can ask the 'Exposure to Violence' questions if the patient's spouse is present.
What is: False. Click 'deferred, companion present'
How do you determine if a missing child is a code pink or code purple?
What is: If the child can walk, it is a code purple
What must be documented when you first use a multi-dose product (such as electrode gel)?
What is: "Exp. and the date of 28-days post opening". i.e. "Exp. 1/28/22" Do not write anything else!
When do we perform Hand Hygiene?
What is: What is any time we enter or exit a patient care space or any time our hands become soiled/ contaminated.
Can vials of Lidocaine and Saline be stored in the same bin?
What is: No, all medications must be stored in separate containers.