Professionally speaking
Admitting a mistake in the perioperative environment and taking professional accountability
What is surgical conscience
A skill required by all professionals and others who lea busy lives. the balance of our private lives with the demands of work
What is time management
The failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances
What is negligence
the most common abusive and potentially destructive behavior in healthcare
What is bullying
a process in which the risks, benefits and alternatives of the surgery or treatment are communicated to the patient who must sign the form.
What is informed consent
A person who is reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and honest. Professionals who have this trait are highly respected by others both in and out of the work place
What is integrity
The ST must work with precision, sometimes quickly and deliberately. Requires manual skills and keen observation and excellent hand-eye coordination
What is manual dexterity
Deliberate efforts to erode the reputation of another person.
What is defamation
A specific type of bullying that is inflicted on student doctors, nurses an ST's who are new to the profession
What is hazing
A document in which a patient gives instructions about his or her medical care in the event that the individual cannot speak for himself or herself because of incapacity
What is advanced directive
To consider the impact of what you are saying before you say it
What is tactfulness
This refers to the methods we use to overcome difficulties in carrying out tasks. Requires strategic thinking
What is problem solving
The improper or unethical conduct or unreasonable lack of skill by a holder of a professional or official position
What is malpractice
This type of abuse takes place among staff members of equal rank and position
What is horizontal abuse
protects the confidentiality of an individual's health information
What is HIPAA
All patients have the right to equal treatment regardless of age, gender, identification, physical attributes, mental capacity, ethnicity or socioeconomic status
What is equal rights
The ability to prioritize tasks and equipment in a logical and efficient manner
What is organizational skills
Harmful contact with another person with intention to harm
What is battery
Unwanted sexual advances made in the workplace
What is sexual harassment
A patient safety event- not related to the natural course of the patient's illness or underlying condition
What is a sentinel event
understanding what the other person feels
What is empathy
How we communicate, relationship building, conflict management and generally getting along with others
What are people skills
A person restrained against their will by another who has no legal authority
What is false imprisonment
Any abusive conduct, including sexual or other forms of harassment, or other forms of verbal or nonverbal conduct that harms or intimidates others to the extent that quality of care of patient safety could be compromised
What is disruptive behavior
an instrument, sponge, needle or instrument fragment unintentionally left in the patient as a result of surgery or other invasive procedure
What is a unintended retained foreign object