Safety
Where do you dispose of sharps?
In sharp containers after every use
What is the code for an infant abduction
Security Alert “Missing Infant/Child”
Who do you report workplace violence to?
Immediate supervisor, human resources, security
Where is the nearest fire alarm?
Near an exit (will also accept by the stairwell for this specific location)
What does the acronym ILSM stand for?
Interim Life Safety Measures
What should you do if an object is too heavy to carry or lift?
Ask for help!
How do you know a piece of equipment is safe to use?
All medical equipment should have an Agiliti sticker
What is the number 1 way to prevent the spread of infection?
Wash your hands
How do you protect “protected health information” (PHI)?
Log off computer when not in use, do not discuss patients in public areas, use and safeguard your passwords and sign-on information, store written patient information in a way that prevents viewing by public, dispose of confidential paper documents in appropriate bins
True or false.
It’s ok to wedge fire doors open for a short period of time
FALSE
What color codes do we still have in place? And what do they represent
Code red= fire/visible smoke
code blue=cardiac arrest
When receiving a bomb threat call, which of the following is NOT correct?
a. Do not hang up
b. Listen for background noises, such as music, voices, or cars
c. Note how the caller’s voice sounds
d. Tell everyone to evacuate immediately
D. DO NOT- tell everyone to evacuate immediately… There is a bomb threat procedure check list posted by every telephone. It lists procedures and checklists
If needed, how do you evacuate?
Horizontally and laterally
True or False. ILSM are measures implemented when existing Life Safety levels are compromised or changed due to construction systems failure or maintenance
True
Potential hazards for slipping or falling include:
a. slipper or wet floors
b. uneven floor surfaces
c. lifting in confined spaces
d. cluttered or obstructed work areas and passageways
e. All of the above
E. All of the above
How often does Biomed inspect medical equipment? How do you know when it is due for inspection?
Rehab's medical equipment that requires preventative maintenance is inspected yearly. biomed tag states when it is due again, all equipment need up to date tags.
When do you clean equipment or gait belts after you are done working with a patient?
Immediately after every patient use
What is the timeframe we have to address a new evaluation in acute care?
24hrs
What do you do if a sharp container is full?
Lock it and notify EVS of the need to pick up and change out bin
Active shooter is announced overhead, what do you do?
Run, hide, fight
When reporting an emergency, which is NOT one of three pieces of information that should be stated:
a. alert type
b. event type (in plane language)
c. location
d. response level
D. Response level
Who is authorized to shut off oxygen valves on the nursing units?
Charge nurse
What does HICS stand for? And what is it?
Hospital Incident Command System. It is a system in place to address any internal or external disasters
Where can you find information on medical equipment we use (i.e. maintenance)
The IFU (Instructions for use) found on One Source on the Intranet
Where is the cold spray stored?
In fire safe box
What is the wet time to kill most bacteria with Hydrogen peroxide wipes?
1 minute
How far away from the ceiling, can you store items when there is a sprinkler system present?
18 inches
If you sustain an injury while at work, what is the process for reporting it?
1. Notify your supervisor.
2. Mon-Fri- fill out an injury report and take it to Occupational Health. On the weekends- report to ED and notify charge nurse of injury
What is your role in an infant abduction
Stand at all doorways/exits/stairwell/elevators, Check empty rooms, have patients and visitors stay in place until it is cleared
What are ligature risks? And when do you need to be cautious with them?
Anything which could be used to attach a cord, rope, or other material for the purpose of hanging or strangulation. Any patient with expressed or suspected suicide ideation
When using the PASS technique to fight a fire, where should you aim?
At the base of the fire
What is your role in a HICS activation?
Labor pool, await instructions from your supervisor. Anyone present/on the clock stays in place until they are cleared to leave
When is it appropriate to use gloves in a hallway?
Only when directly handling dirty equipment or a patient
When do you clean the splint pan?
When visibly soiled
Which wipes do you use to clean surfaces used on a patient with c-diff?
Clorox (blue top)
Where is Rehab’s Interdisciplinary Plan of Care located?
In our Rehab notes located under the Interdisciplinary Plan Notes Folder in Cerner
If a patient or a visitor has a fall, what should you do?
HELP THEM UP! And then complete a RDE (Remote Data Entry) to document the incident, even if you did not witness the actual fall.
How do you get security support when you have a combative patient or visitor while at the main campus?
5555, state you have a “security alert, security emergency” and give them of your location
What is the address to the clinic you are at?
NE-9839 Kenworthy St
East- 8360 Burnham Dr Suite 200
West- 6600 Desert Blvd N
Detail the steps taken in the event of a fire
RACE! You Rescue individuals in the immediate vicinity, Alert by calling (or tell someone to call) 5555 and tell them you have a code red and your location, close all doors to Contain the fire, Evacuate laterally and horizontally, use Stryker chairs if needed, Extinguish using PASS (pull aim squeeze sweep)
Provide 2 examples of a HICS activations
No running water, flooding, natural disaster, mass casualty event, COVID
Where is your clinic’s meeting point in the event of an evacuation?
East- West end of the front parking lot in front of Suite #300 (the Red Bull place)
West- West parking lot
NE- Parking lot on the side of the ED
Main- Southwest stairwell of guest parking garage
Wound Care- by Southwest stairwell of guest parking garage
Acute care – Circle in front of the hospital
What is cleaning process for paraffin bath?
Follow IFU- Found in One Source
West Clinic- clean and change wax after 40 txs and clean when visibly soiled
All other clinics have the same model- They are Drained/refilled when visibly dirty and sterilized at end of every work day
What is the process of cleaning equipment that is stored in storage room?
Clean before you park
Do we need a consent form to perform sharp debridement? Why or why not?
No, we do not perform invasive procedures. Sharp debridement is performed to nonviable tissue This has been verified with our national boards