What two things must you do when verifying critical results received by telephone or in person.
Write down and Read back
Date & time, patient name, birthdate, result
What two identifiers can be used to accurately identify a patient?
Full name & Date of birth, or DOD ID#
Can a critical result be left on a voice mail.
No
How many identifiers are needed for blood administration?
Three Full name. Date of birth & DoD ID #
Who can take a critical result via telephone regarding an inpatient on the floor.
A licensed nurse or provider
What is the purpose of bedside hand off?
So new caregiver can ask questions and receive answers.
What needs to be on label of syringes, IV bags, and cups if not discarding after procedure?
Name of medication, strength, amout, diluent if applicable, and exp.date
Where should containers/ tubes used for blood and other specimen collection be labeled?
In the presence of the patient