Over the Rainbow
Code Red
What code is used to alert staff of a fire on-site?
Performing this action is the number one evidence-based method to prevent infection.
What is Hand Hygiene?
Red socks and BMAT
What are two ways you can identify that a patient is at risk for falls?
The training program to learn how to deescalate and/or defend oneself against people exhibiting aggressive behavior.
What is PMDB (Prevention & Mangement of Disruptive Behavior)?
90 degree angle
What angle should elbows and knees be at when sitting in front of a computer monitor?
Code White
What code alerts staff that there is building evacuation?
These are provided to staff to protect ones self from infectious diseases and/or dangerous materials.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (P. P. E.)?
The primary focus of hospital safety.
What is the patient?
These forms provide information on toxicity, health effects, first aid reactivity, proper storage/disposal, and protective equipment necessary to handle a spill of a particular substance.
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
Bend the knees, keep the load close to your body and potentially ask for assistance.
What is the safest way to lift an object from the floor?
Code Blue
What is the code that alerts staff that there is a medical emergency?
Masks, gloves, gowns, goggles and respirators
What are types of PPE?
This system allows anonymous event reporting and data management of medical errors and close calls for the Veterans Health Systems. Both CLOSE CALLS and ADVERSE EVENTS are entered into this system.
What is a the JPSR system (Joint Patient Safety Reporting system)?
This acronym tells you what to do in the event of a fire in your building or unit.
What is R. A. C. E. ?
When used properly, this device grounds stray electrical currents to prevent electrical shocks.
What is a three pronged plug?
Code Brown
What code is used to alert staff that there is a weather emergency taking place?
Social distancing, wearing masks, performing hand hygiene, and getting vaccinated.
What are ways to slow the spread of covid-19 and the flu?
Medication scanning, patient identification and medication protocols.
What are three medication safety/prevention strategies?
The event reporting system to document aggressive behavior?
What is the Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS)?
A review to properly set up your work station to avoid a repetitive motion injury.
What is an ergonomic assessment?
Code Silver
What code alerts staff that there is a hostage situation or a person brandishing a weapon?
The amount of time required which a cleaning agent remains on a surface before it can be handled/touched.
What is wet/dry time?
The adverse patient event most frequently reported in VA Palo Alto.
What are falls?
The acronym that tells you how to operate a fire extinguisher.
What is P. A. S. S.
Where can you find a policy?
VAPAHCS Policy SharePoint accessed via the Intranet.