Infection Control
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections?
Hand Hygiene
What type of footwear can help reduce falls?
This is a simple action that can prevent most slips, trips, and falls in healthcare facilities.
Keeping walkways clear and ensuring floors are dry
Evacuate the patients and close the doors
HIPAA
What PPE is required for contact isolation?
Gloves, Gown, and eye protection(if needed)
What common medication side effect can contribute to increased fall risk by affecting a patient's balance and coordination?
Dizziness or drowsiness
To reduce the risk of falls, this is an important step to take in patient rooms, especially high-risk patients, before leaving the patient room.
Keep call light within reach
This type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires
Class C
SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
This practice involves cleaning surfaces and equipment after contact with a patient to prevent the spread of infections.
Disinfection
These devices are commonly used to help patients maintain balance and prevent falls while walking or moving.
Assistive devices (walker, canes)
When handling hazardous materials, this is the most important action to take to prevent exposure or harm.
Follow the safety data sheet (SDS) instructions and use appropriate PPE
Initiate CPR and call for help
This concept in healthcare focuses on creating an environment where errors are used as opportunities for learning and improvement, staff are held accountable in a fair and consistent manner.
Just Culture
What PPE is required for Droplet Isolation?
Mask, Gloves, Gown, Eye protection (if needed)
This group of individuals is at higher risk for falls due to conditions such as osteoporosis, muscle weakness, and balance issues.
Older adults
To reduce the risk of medication errors, this is the practice of verifying the correct drug, dose, route, and patient before administration.
The five rights of medication administration
In the event of a hazardous material spill, this is the appropriate initial step to take
evacuate the area, contain the spill if possible, and notify EVS/Maintenance
To prevent infection transmission, this is the proper technique for handling and disposing of used needles and syringes.
Placing them in puncture-proof sharps container immediately
What protocol is designed to prevent the transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings, including hand hygiene, PPE, and safe injection practices, and should be used for all patients at all times?
Standard Precautions
This tool is used to assess a patient's risk of falling, and it includes factors like history of falls and mobility.
Fall Risk Assessment
When moving patients, this is the right action to take to prevent injury to both the patient and the staff member.
Using proper body mechanics or seeking assistance when needed
The acronym RACE is used in fire safety procedures. What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate
This term refers to when a patient agrees to treatment after being fully informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Informed consent