Patient Safety and Rights
What 2 patient identifiers should we use?
name and date of birth
You should do this before entering and after exiting a patient room.
hand-washing or use alcohol based hand sanitizer
What would be announced overhead if there were a fire in the building?
Fire Alarm Activation
RACE stands for?
Rescue, alarm, Contain, extinguish
How can we prevent slips, trips, and falls?
cleaning up water, no cords on floor, proper footwear
What are some signs of abuse/neglect?
bruising, shying away from tough, cowarding
What are the appropriate PPE for contact isolation?
Gown and gloves
What would be announced for cardiac arrest/ cardio pulmonary arrest?
Code Blue
PASS stands for?
pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
What is a SDS and what is it used for?
safety data sheet
How can we reduce the risk of fall?
Move items close to patient, place call light within reach, call nurse to help situate patient, educate pt to call nursing staff for help
What are the appropriate PPE for droplet isolation?
face mask that covers mouth and nose
In the event of a tornado heading towards the hospital, what would be announced over head?
Emergency Activation Plan
Who do you call to alert them where the fire is?
4111 security
no sharp objects, paper products
HIPAA is meant to protect what?
Confidentiality of patient information
What are the appropriate PPE for airborne isolation?
respirator
What code may be called to lock down the hospital?
Security Response Team
pull the ansul system
What agency holds the hospital accountable for providing equal opportunity?
EEOC
What precautions should we take for neutropenic patient care?
no raw foods, mask, standard precautions.
A patient becomes aggressive with his wife. What code should be called to alert the right people?
Security Assistance Required
What does a fire rated door mean?
will hold a fire for a period of time.
If you feel unsafe or there is workplace violence who should you call?
security at 5555