Policy & Procedures
Are Ear buds/Headphones allowed during your shift?
No, it creates a distraction and is a safety hazard.
What is considered protected patient information?
- medical record numbers
- patient names
- Social Security Numbers
Can you bring in your own hand sanitizer or lotions to use at work?
NO
Outside lotions interfere with soap and most of the hand sanitizers used from home are not hospital grade
What does it mean when a patient is NPO?
No food or drink allowed. Nothing by mouth
What is a code Red mean in Reference to Emergency Response Codes?
Fire.
Rescue - remove anyone in immediate danger • Alarm – pull fire alarm to alert authorities • Confine – close windows and/or doors • Extinguish – if possible
The allowable threshold of days/hours you can miss work within a rolling 6 month period?
4 days or 40 hours.
What should you not do in a public area within the hospital?
Talk about any patient by name.
What is the hospital-wide goal for compliance for hand hygiene audits
> 95%
TRUE or FALSE
A patient with a Regular diet can have a meal pass.
TRUE
Any other diet patients are not allowed to have a meal pass.
Proper procedure for calling off your shift ?
Call the Call off number -380-283-1698. Leave a message. Please be sure to speak clearly and spell out your name. Also say what position and reason for calling off.
Scenario: You are up on a floor delivering a patient's food tray and find out it is Brutus Buckeye!!
You are so excited that you go directly to your twitter account to post about this encounter.
What is wrong with this situation?
Under no circumstances should you post about any patient or patient information on social media. This is a violation of HIPPA regulations.
How long should you wash your hands for?
Minimum of 20 seconds with warm soapy water.
How many Carbs are patient's limited to on the Carb Controlled/ADA diet?
75 Grams of Carbs per meal
Name one of the six values we embody here at The Ohio State University
We embody the Buckeye Spirit in everything we do through our shared values of:
Inclusiveness
Determination
Empathy
Sincerity
Ownership
Innovation
Your Proper Uniform for your position?
1) Nutrition Aide- Black Pants/OSU Polo/Closed Toe Closed heel shoes/Badge visible
2 Food Prep Worker-Black Pants/OSU Polo/Closed Toe Shoe/Badge Visible
3)Line Cook- Chef/Black Pants /Chef Coat/Hat/Closed Toe, Closed-heel Shoes
Where do you dispose of papers that contains important information about patients?
Utilize the appropriate receptacles or bins within each HC area.
Don't Throw in a standard Trash Can.
True or False
The Same gown and gloves you put on in one isolation room can be reused in another room.
FALSE- Do not under any circumstances use the same gown/gloves/face shield when going into a new room, from another room. You must doff (take off) prior to leaving the room while also sanitizing/washing your hands after.
Nector/ Mildly Thick- How many pumps per four ounces ?
1 pump per four ounces- 2 pumps for 8 ounces of liquid
Honey or Moderately Thick- 2 pumps per four ounces and 4 pumps for 8 ounces
Where do you apply for your health benefits?
Workday
You can also access pay slips, change your federal and state deductions, change your direct deposit information.
Patient Identifiers to use when entering a patient's room
•Verbally ask for the patient’s name & DOB
•Check wall plate to tray ticket
•MRN number
What does HIPAA stand for
Health insurance portability and accountability act
Name two of the four items that you need to do when you see an Enhanced Droplet Precaution Sign (Purple Sign) outside a patient's room?
Clean hands with Alcohol or soap and water upon entering and leaving the room.
Wear Goggles/Protective Eye Gear
Gown and Gloves
N-95 Mask
Name two foods a patient is NOT ALLOWED to have on the Renal Diet
High Potassium foods- Bananas, Oranges, Tomatoes, Dried Beans, Cooked Greens and Potatoes
High Phosphorus foods- Cheese, whole Grains, Broccoli, nuts and soft drinks
What are three (3) important tasks you need to complete during your orientation?
I9 Verification (set up appointment)
Sign up for benefits
Get N95 fit tested (Nutrition aides only)
Set up Direct Deposit
Complete CBL's
Learn how to Log onto Kronos and learn importance of requesting off and punch ajdust.