DEFINITIONS
TRUE OR FALSE Quality is defined as a lack of harm or danger.
FALSE Quality is defined as doing the right thing using the right process, at the right time, for the right patient.
Which way should your toes face when lifting something off the ground?
towards the object/straight/in the direction of movement
TRUE OR FALSE: Falls are a common cause of injury, both inside and outside of healthcare settings.
TRUE
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What is the name of this sign?
Radiation Sign
What do you immediately do after a hazardous event has occured?
Report it
Which word is the study of promoting the safety and comfort of a person by adapting the environment.
Ergonomics
TRUE OR FALSE Muscles are most productive when they are used correctly!
True
Given 1 example of an external factor that could affect Safety
-Unsafe Neighborhood
-Dangerous pets/wildlife
-Violent/unstable family members
-Unregulated room temperatures
-Unsanitary conditions
-Broken lighting or air
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE: Many healthcare symbols are universal meaning they can be _________________.
understood by people of many different languages.
Give one example of a surgical event.
Surgical events
•Surgery performed on the wrong body part
•Surgery performed on the wrong patient
•Wrong surgical procedure performed
on a patient
•Retention of a foreign object in a patient after surgery or other procedure
What word can be defined as "to enforce safety and quality of healthcare guidelines to ensure safety for the public."
Regulation
What is the strongest muscle in your body in relation to Body Mechanics?
Leg Muscle
Give 2 examples of internal factors that can affect safety?
-mental disability
-Physical Disability
-Impaired hearing or vision
-Substance or alcohol abuse
-prescription medication
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What is the name of this sign?
Biohazard Sign
In both cases of medical malpractice and negligence, what are the two legal implications an employee found guilty (with evidence) can face?
Monetary fines and jail time
Which word means legally responsible for causing harm?
Liability
What type of injury is the most common injury experienced by healthcare workers.
back
What is an HAI and where can a patient acquire one?
A health care-acquired infection or HAI is an infection a patient gets while being treated for a medical condition.
HAIs may occur in patients who are treated at a medical facility or at home.
What two things can not be present around an oxygen in use sign?
Smoking and open flame
What is the difference between Medical Malpractice and medical negligence?
Medical Negligence is a failure to take reasonable care or steps to prevent loss or injury to another person. Medical negligence does not involve intent. Medical negligence applies when a medical provider makes a “mistake”.
Medical Malpractice is the breach of the duty of care by a medical provider or medical facility. Medical malpractice has an element of “intent” that medical negligence does not have.
What word is defined as any unanticipated event in a healthcare setting resulting in death or serious physical or psychological injury to a patient, not related to the natural course of the patient’s illness.
Sentinel Event
FILL IN THE BLANKS: When lifting an object from the floor, bend at the______&______ and keep your ____________ straight.
knees and hips/ back
Walk the class through how to enter and interact with a patient using our practiced 5 step system.
1. Knock on the door to your patient’s room and ask for permission to enter.
2. Greet your patient by name.
3. Introduce yourself and explain why you are there.
4. Verify the patient’s name and birth date by using the medical chart and identification bracelet.
5. Explain the medical procedure to the patient. Be sure to use the patient’s name at least twice during the conversation.
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What are the name of these tags and what do they do?
Lockout tags. These tags are used on damaged or dangerous equipment.
What is the information included on an event report.
Event reports include the following information:
• Who was involved
• What/when/where it occurred
• What actions were taken
• Statements by any people who were involved in the event