What is our Event/Incident reporting system?
MIDAS
______________ & ______________ are our two Patient Identifiers
Patient Name and Date of Birth
What does GACHS stand for?
General Acute Care Hospital Relicensing Survey
Two methods of Hand Hygiene?
Alcohol based hand sanitizer
Washing with soap and water.
An unresolved complaint is a ________________.
Grievance
What are 5 Rights of Medication Administration
Right patient
Right Medication
Right Time
Right Dose
Right Route
Where is our Hospital License posted?
In the Lobby- On the wall adjacent to the BP Monitoring machine
How long do you wash your hands?
20 Secs
Mr. Smith had a Fall as he entered the hospital and was walking up to the Registration desk to complete the registration. Is this considered as a "Patient Fall" or "Non-Patient Fall"
Non-Patient Fall
When do you screen the Patient for Suicide
On Admission
Where are our Quality Initiatives Posted?
Visual Boards
For how long should the surface remain wet when using Sani-Cloth wipes?
2 Minutes
What are two modules available in MIDAS + to report events?
Risk
Patient Relations Module
What is performed before the procedure that starts with a 'T'
Time Out
Who is authorized to Shut off the Medical Gas?
Director of Facilities
Hand Sanitizer is effective only if applied and rubbed in thoroughly -Made with 60% alcohol -Applied before and after patient contact , and each glove use
True OR False
True
If you are required to report the event that requires immediate attention follow ____________ in addition to entering an event in MIDAS.
Chain of Command
"Reporting critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures on a timely basis" is a part of NPSG "Improve Staff Communication"
True OR False
True
Items should be stored at least _______ inches from the ceiling Sprinkler head.
18"
What is the most important Precaution?
Standard Precaution
(Standard precautions include:
Hand hygiene
Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gowns, masks)
Safe injection practices
Safe handling of potentially contaminated equipment or surfaces in the patient environment, and
Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette)