Fire Safety
In regards to fire emergencies the acronyms “P.A.S.S.” and “R.A.C.E” stand for...
What is : Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep. , & Rescue. Alarm. Confine. Extinguish/Evacuate.
This device should be "locked" when you are not at your desk, or hand-off because it may violate HIPPA and expose Protected Health Information/PHI.
What is: Computer
A part of the body that is considered proper surgical attire only if it is <¼ inch in length, clean, without chipped polish or artificial embellishments.
What are: Fingernails
An item every staff member carries as part of their uniform, that can be used to access the restroom if a patient is locked inside and needs assistance.
What is: ID Card / Badge Buddy
Properly identifying a patient before bringing them to the 6th floor involves....
What is use two patient identifiers (Spell full name and DOB)?
The name and location of the designated emergency evacuation meeting place, for JRSC staff.
What is : 24 Sycamores Park on the corner of York Ave and 61st St
This item should be within reach for every patient.
What is the call bell?
The contact time for Purple top PDI Wipes, and Orange top Bleach Wipes.
What is: 2 min for Purple top PDI wipes, and 4 min for Orange top bleach wipes
The number called to report a rapid response or code.
What is 6000?
Key moments when you should take steps to confirm patient identification.....
What is when checking patients in for surgery, collecting specimens, and prior to performing procedures.
The two numbers you call if there is a fire.
What is 911 and 6000?
Off-Site & Regionals: 911 first and then 212-639-6000 or ext. 6000
This material often arrives at the hospital in the form of a shipping box but should never be brought to patient care areas to avoid risk of bringing in pests and dust.
What is: Corrugated Cardboard , specifically from outside
The single most important thing you can do to prevent spreading infection.
What is hand hygiene?
The phrase to use when you do not have an answer to the JC surveyors question.
What is: the phrase “Let me find out for you” and go to your resource (charge RN).
If you see conditions that are unsafe or that don't comply with MSK policies or TJC requirements, who should you tell.....
What is "tell your manager or supervisor so they can address the issue and report it via the daily management system huddles?
See Something, Do Something
In the event of a smoke or fire condition occupants may have to evacuate following the building specific fire safety and evacuation procedures, this includes.....
What is: > Horizontal Evacuation: On floors with a smoke/fire compartment, occupants horizontally evacuate to the other side of the smoke/fire barrier. If further evacuation is required, vertically evacuate. First evacuate ambulatory patients, then non-ambulatory patients using emergency evacuation equipment. > Vertical Evacuation: Occupants use stairwells to vertically evacuate to a lower floor or exit the building, depending on the building, evacuation type, location of fire, and direction provided. > Partial Evacuation: Critical floors (incident floor, floor above, floor below) evacuate to three floors below the incident floor. > Total Building Evacuation: Evacuate the building unless otherwise instructed
Oxygen cylinders considered "Full and In use" and "Empty" is how much PSIG
What is greater than >750 PSIG and 0-750 PSIG?
Wash hands with soap and water when....
What is
The quality control solutions for the Glucose Monitor expire....
What is 3 months after being put into use or on the date printed on the control vial, whichever comes first.
When bringing a patient to the 6th floor, you should ensure this is done prior to leaving the patient in the room.
What is ensuring the bed is locked?
An incident management system utilized by MSK during emergency situations.
What is Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)?
The maximum number of portable oxygen cylinder ("E" size) within any fire/smoke compartment.
What is 12?
Use alcohol-based hand rub for routinely decontaminating hands in what clinical situations......
What is Before and after direct patient contact (eg taking pulse or distributing medications), When moving from a contaminated body site (such as wound) to a clean body site (such as listening to lungs or taking blood pressure) during patient care, After contact with inanimate objects in the vicinity of the patient (eg bed rails, patient equipment, medical charts), Before donning gloves and after glove removal
Glucose monitor test strips expire.....
The 5 Key Moments for Hand Hygiene.....
What is 1) Before any patient contact 2)Before an aseptic task (wound care, injections) 3) After body fluid exposure 4) After touching a patient 5) After touching a patient's surroundings?