Keep the Germs Away
When cleaning a central line site during a dressing change, this is how long you scrub for.
What is 30 seconds (unless it's femoral...then it's 2 minutes!)?
This type of bed is considered a restraint and requires an order.
What is a posey (enclosed) bed?
The length of time that feeds are good for once warmed or opened.
What is 4 hours?
This is how often non-violent restraint orders need to be renewed
What is every 24 hours?
It's Friday night. You're working hard. Close to midnight, you happen to notice that your patient's lines have "Change Friday" stickers on them. What do you do?
What is change the lines?
This is the only item that does not require an order to use:
What are the no-no's?
This dressing is removed after 4 days unless soiled.
What is Ioban?
This device helps ensure that chest tubes are properly secured to the chest/abdomen and should be used on every patient.
What is a cinch?
Your patient on contact/droplet needs to go for a walk. This is the PPE that you should wear.
What is nothing!! (unless direct patient care will be needed for ambulation - the healthcare worker may wear gown and gloves paying special attention to not contaminate the environment)