Patient Care
Safety First
Medication Management
Our Environment
Infection Prevention
100
Must be completed within 60 minutes of being notified by the lab.
What is critical lab results notification to the physician and documented in PowerChart using the critical lab results form? Nursing task or under Ad Hoc -> NLFH -> Nursing (all nursing folders contain this form)
100
The acronym for: Rescue, Activate alarm, Confine the fire, Evacuate/Extinguish
What is the acronym RACE stand for?
100
Must be kept locked. Must be kept plugged in. Must contain no expired medications. Must have inspections logged. AED pads must not be expired
What are crash cart requirements?
100
Secured in racks with no more than 12 tanks. "Full" tanks are separated from "Partial" or "Empty" tanks. Tanks are not left stored outside of a rack.
What is the proper storage requirements of oxygen tank storage?
100
Cart that is always covered and free from items on top.
What is linen carts?
200
At a minimum, every 2 hours: • Circulation , movement, and sensation (CMS) • Skin integrity • Range of motion (ROM) • Hygiene and elimination • Nutrition and hydration • Other relevant care per condition
How often must an assessment of a patient in non-violent restraints be completed?
200
Areas that must be accessible and have a 3 foot clearance.
What is electrical panels and oxygen shutoffs.
200
When opening, date with expiration date and initials. Expiration date is 28 days after opening, unless manufacturer indicates product expires before that time.
What is the proper labeling requirements after opening a multi-use vials?
200
18" from the ceiling
How close to the ceiling can items be stored?
200
Proper PPE for contact isolation patients.
What is gloves and isolation gown (TIED).
300
Non English speaking patients may request these services or if a caregiver may feel there is a language related learning barrier.
When should Interpretive Services be called?
300
Unobstructed hallways, doors and fire alarms allow for a quick response and safe egress in case of an emergency.
Why can't carts or other equipment be located in front of fire alarms or exit doors?
300
The documentation process for adverse drug reaction or medication error.
What is "Submitting NETS" report?
300
Do this when red containers reach the "Full" line to prevent possible exposure to sharps.
When are sharps containers replaced?
300
Areas that must be free from food and drink.
What is nurses station, patient care and laboratory areas?
400
Process: "Time Out"
What is the process for confirming the right patient, right procedure and right site prior to a procedure?
400
Storage units must have a liner (plastic) on them to prevent floor dirt or cleaning materials from contaminating items on the bottom shelf.
What is the required for the bottom shelf storage units?
400
Refrigerators maintained within 38-41 degrees and temperature log posted.
What is medication refrigerators downtime procedure.
400
Cords must be off the floor- but no more than 6 inches off the floor. They must not be wrapped around a bathroom hand bar.
What is proper bathroom pull cord height?
400
A goal greater than 95%, completed by trained observers at least 40 times a month and documented on an electronic audit tool on NMI.
What is hand hygiene audits?
500
Document to be signed by patient and physician prior to surgical or invasive procedures. Required elements include: date, time, patient name and procedure (no abbreviations).
What is Consent forms?
500
This equipment, located at entrances and exits on units and throughout the building is required by law to be checked monthly. (Could you speak to where they are on your unit/department?)
What are fire extinguishers.
500
Right Patient. Right medication. Right dose. Right route. Right frequency
What are the 5 Rights of Medication Administration
500
Kits present where necessary and fully supplied with clean - up materials.
What is chemical spill kits?
500
Sani-Clothes (from Purple tub) with contact time of 2 minutes.
What product is used to clean personal equipment (stethoscopes, scissors) which are used between patients?
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