Utility Failure
Who is notified when there is a Utility Failure
AOC, VOS, Utility Company
What does RACE stand for
R escue
A larm
C onfine (contain)
E vacuate/Extinguish
How often should you check the med fridge?
Twice a shift: Once at the beginning and once at the end.
What POC equipment should be cleaned weekly and documented?
Clinitek
When should the armband be placed on the patient
At the front desk during check in
Where is the utility company information located?
In the Disaster Manual (Red Binder/Tab 5)
Where would you aim the extinguisher when putting out a fire
at the bottom (base)
How often does the link in the EOS shift need to be completed?
Every day
What intake supplies are single use?
pulse ox and lube (rectal temps)
18 in from ceiling/sprinklers
6 in from floor
What medical equipment and supplies need to continue to function in clinic during a utility failure?
Dynamap, AED, Portable 02, Suction, Downtime Computer (forms)
What does PASS stand for?
P ull
A im
S queeze
S weep
When should the narc count be completed
At the beginning AND end of shift
What would you do if you saw supplies in a shipping box?
Remove it from the shipping box
How many times can you use the pill cutter?
once
Where will patients be kept during an Electrical Failure
In the exam rooms with a flashlight if safe.
How often should your fire extinguisher be serviced
Annually
MULTIPLE STEPS!!!!
If the med fridge goes out of range, what should you do?
Adjust the temp and recheck in 30 minutes (if applicable)
Notify AOC
Put a note on fridge not to use meds until further notice
May be asked to give names of medication w/ NDC.
Can you store unused viral medias in the med fridge? If so, how should they be store
Yes, on the lowest shelf by themselves.
Mode
Where is the RED Emergency drawstring bag located?
BW-supply closet
HV-front desk cabinet behind the desk closest to the window.
MJ-first top cabinet behind front desk.
MB-red pod cabinet behind nurse desk
SM-lower cabinet next to the supply room door.
SH-bottom drawer behind the front desk.
Prior to evacuation, what will you need to take with you (besides patients and co-workers)?
DAR and any equipment based on pt acuity/needs.
Where do you document that the Daily Tasks have been completed?
The link in the EOS
After wiping down a surface with the purple wipes, how long should you allow it to air dry?
2 minutes
When should you label patient specimens
at bedside, in front of patient
What are alternate care options during an electrical failure?
Downtime charting, emergency lights/flashlights.
Where would you find where your evacuation location is?
In the Disaster Manual (Red Binder)
What phone number would you call at the end of the night to ensure your labs are picked up?
(93)6-0510 Option 2
At the end of the night, after cleaning the dynamap, what should you place on it?
a green "Clean Tag"
Two part question:
1. What process should you use to document administering medication?
2. What information is needed when documenting medication in the MAR?
1. BCMA
2. Lot and Expiration