Infection Control
Sharps containers should be emptied when they are this full
2/3 full or at the "full" line on the containter. House keeping can remove waste from our designated pick up location
This entity instructs us to wash our hands for this amount of time
The CDC hand hygiene guidance:
1. Wet hands and apply soap
2. Lather and scrub for 20 SECONDS
3. Rinse hands
4. Dry hands
5. Turn off faucet with paper towel
4 part communication aid structure for organizing information. Bonus points if you list the 4 parts
SBAR
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendations
actively scanning and assessing situations to gain info so that you can maintain awareness to support functions of the team and possible expected changes
Situation Monitoring. Bonus points if someone can provide a PT example
Badges are to be worn where
Below your shoulder and above your waist
When storing items near the ceiling, they must be this many inches below sprinkler heads
18 inches
Our clinic's usual disinfectant and the prescribed drying time
CaviWipes with a dry time of 1 minute
A copy of patient's rights and responsiblities can be found here upon request. These are also displayed here
Luke MDG Sharepoint --> MDG Toolkit --> TJC --> Patient Info and Handouts. Also displayed in the main clinic pharmacy lobby and the logistics hallway
monitoring of actions of other team members to provide a safety net for the team and ensure mistakes are caught quickly
Cross Monitoring. Bonus points for a PT example
Ice pack freezer temperature
0 degrees farenheit
When storing items near the floor, they must be this many inches off the floor
8-10 inches
This tool allows you to report a patient safety concern. You can find it here
Patient Safety Reporting Tool on desktop
72 hours
ability to anticipate and support other team members' needs through accurate and knowledge about their responsibilities and workload
Mutual Support. More bonus points for a PT example
full name and patient DOB. 3 times they are used?
2 patient identifiers, to be used at scheduling, front desk check-in and exam rooms
Describe 3 steps to take post needlestick
1. Clean affected area with soap and water
2. Notify supervisor and public health to initiate DHA Form 172
3. Report to occupational/flight med to see next available provider
Steps to take when utilizing translation services
Reference hand out!
Process variation, error, or other circumstance that could have resulted in harm to a patient but by chance or timely intervention did not reach the patient and did not cause harm
Near Miss / Good Catch
Number one cause of medical errors
communication failures leading to preventable harm
Frequency of staff refridgerator cleanings
Weekly
The most important step you can take to preventing infections
Proper handwashing
Steps to take if you find faulty equipment
Remove equipment from use and call BMET
Your unit/section training and job description are stored here
CAF. Everyone review after brief and make sure it's signed off
Situation/circumstance that increases the likelihood of a patient safety event/error or issues that cause a patient to be at risk
Exam tables are to be cleaned at these times
Between patients and at end of day