Communication Safety
This tool, abbreviated with a four-letter acronym, is used to effectively communicate patient information.
SBAR
Prior to administering any medication, nurses must verify these two specific patient identifiers.
Name and DOB
Restraints should only be used when these measures have been unsuccessful.
Less rectrictive alternatives
This QSEN competency focuses on respecting patient preferences, values, and needs while involving them in decisions about their care.
Patient-centered care
This is defined as an organizational environment where prevention of harm is prioritized over punishment for mistakes.
Culture of safety
This team training program was developed to enhance performance and patient safety through effective communication.
TeamSTEPPS
Fall prevention
Restraint orders with this time frame or frequency are not permitted.
PRN
This QSEN competency emphasizes the use of best current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to guide care.
Evidence-based practice
This is a rapid, visual, and observational tool used upon initial patient contact to evaluate situational awareness, ensure patient safety, and identify urgent or life-threatening needs before performing a detailed physical assessment
60-second assessment
This process is performed before procedures to verify the correct patient, procedure, and site.
Time Out
This healthcare safety principle encourages eliminating shortcuts that bypass established safety procedures.
Work-arounds
This type of restraint includes medications used to restrict movement or behavior rather than treat a condition.
Chemical restraint
This QSEN competency involves using technology and information systems to improve communication and reduce errors.
Informatics
Reduced environmental stimuli, increased patient observation, and increased diversionary activities are examples of this when talking about patient restraints.
Least restrictive measures
These teams are activated when a patient's condition is deteriorating and immedate intervention is needed.
This four-letter acronym helps nurses remember the components of a fire response.
RACE
10 minutes
This QSEN competency focuses on using data to monitor patient outcomes and continuously improve healthcare systems and processes.
Quality improvement
This clinical concept involves evaluating a patient's medication regimen upon admission and discharge to prevent duplication or dangerous interactions.
Medication reconciliation
In a culture of safety, these events are reported openly so system problems can be identified and corrected.
Near-misses and errors
These mandatory documents outline specific PPE, first aid measures, and safe handling procuedures for hazardous chemicals within the facility.
MSDS
These four components must be included in every restraint order.
Reason, type, duration, criteria for removal
This QSEN competency emphasizes effective communication and mutual respect among healthcare team members to achieve safe, high-quality patient care.
Teamwork and collaboration
This critical communication method involves the receiver explicitly restating the order back to the prescriber to ensure clarity.
Read-back or closed-loop