Where do I start
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Looking Back and Going Forward
For the Record
On the Verge
100

This step in the safe procedure process occurs prior to procedure start, sedation and anesthesia 

What is the briefing 

100

This step in the safe procedure process occurs immediately prior to access, incision

What the time out.

100

This step in the safe procedure process occurs prior to the proceduralist leaving the room.

What is the debriefing. 

100

This is where all bedside procedures should be documented in Cerner. 

What is the bedside procedure record

100

Banner safety events should be submitted through this system.

What is Verge

200

This important document must be completed in all instances excluding emergent procedures

What is consent 

200

These team members must be present during the time out. 

Who is all team members 

200

The RN must ensure these post-procedure components are completed prior to using any new line. 

What is imaging and "Ok-to-use" orders.

200

The RN documents that site marking has been completed in this section of Cerner

Where is the Pre-Procedure/Briefing band

200

When a near miss or adverse/unexpected event is discovered, it is the responsibility of these staff members to submit a Verge event.

Who is any employee or medical staff member.

300

These elements are reviewed in the patient's chart during preparation for bedside procedure. 

What are allergies, imaging and labs

300

RN or procedural team member reads these components from the consent. 

What is patient name, procedure and laterality (if applicable) 

300

During the debrief this equipment review helps to prevent retained foreign objects

What is disposition of all hardware used

300

The RN documents all the procedural team member in this section 

What is the time-out section of the bedside procedural record

300

This personal information should be left out when writing a Verge.

What are names of staff members involved in incident.

400

Communication occurs between these staff members regarding procedural needs (medication, equipment, specimen collection) 

Who are the proceduralist and RN 

400

This person initiates the time-out

Who is the proceduralist 

400

This component of the debriefing ensures that the nurse has the appropriate orders for patient care post-procedure

What are instructions: monitoring, vent settings, drips, medications, site care, activity restrictions. 

400

After central line placement, when all safe bedside components have been documented under the bedside procedure band the RN must also activate this. 

What is the central line under lines tubes and drains. 

400

This principle involves responding in a fair and consistent manner to adverse events and the people who are involved in them.

What is Just Culture Principles

500

This assessment determines the risk of harm to the patient related elements such as open oxygen source 

What is the fire risk assessment

500

To avoid distraction and ensure participation from all team members, this must happen when initiating the time-out 

What is all activity stops 

500

During the debrief all team members plan these elements related to specimens collected during the procedure 

What is specimen labeling, handling and transport

500

After central line placement this is where you document verification of guidewire removal. 

Where is in Cerner under the central line band, insertion activity, "All Hardware Intact and Removed" 

500

These 3 event types should not be reported in the Verge Event System.

What are employee injuries/exposures, Patient/Family complaints, and Lost Patient Belongings.

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