Patient Safety
These are the two patient identifiers used in the inpatient setting
What are name and MRN
Bleach/dispatch wipes are used on equipment that were in this type of precaution room
What is contact plus precautions
This is the amount of time the purple wipes must remain wet then air-dry on surfaces
What is 2 minutes
These are my resources if I have a question regarding policies and procedures
Who are Trish, Amy, and the nurse caring for the patient
What is every 24 hours
This the time when a suicidal patient can be left unattended
What is NEVER, even if the patient is in the bathroom or shower
Grey top wipes are used on this type of equipment
The bladder scanner and other ultrasound type equipment
Bleach wipes and virex plus must remain wet and then air-dry on surfaces for this many minutes
What is 3 minutes
If I notice a change in a patients condition or vital signs this is the first thing I would do
What is alert the nurse
The fire extinguisher and fire alarms are located here
Where is at the nurses' station (alarm & extinguisher), in the back hallway (extinguisher), at each of the stairwells (alarms)
This is used to provide a comprehensive hand-off of a suicidal patient
What is the suicide prevention checklist. Copies found at the nurses station
Purple wipes must be used with these in order to protect the user
What are gloves
Grey top wipes are wet and then air-dry on surfaces for this many minutes
What is 3 minutes
Every patient chart/record should have a copy of this completed within 24 hours
What is a copy of the HCP form
This learning method is how our staff stays up to date on current practices and competencies
What are HealthStream modules
Metal silverware, scissors/pill splitters, tie pajamas, electrical cords, extra sheets/towels are all examples of things that can do this
Cause harm to a suicidal patient and should be removed from the room
This is performed prior to contact with any patient or care area
What is hand hygiene or CalStat
These are TWO pieces of PPE that must be worn during patient care
What are goggles and a mask
Prior to leaving the room, you must always make sure this is in reach of the patient
What is the call bell
Stat Strip bottles for fingersticks should be dated with an expiration date which is reflective of this many days after opening
What is 180 days
Labeling of specimens like blood samples should be done the the presence of this person
Who is the patient
Open bottles of control solutions 1&3 for glucometer QC checks should be dated with an expiration date reflective of this many days after opening
What is 90 days
When coming out of a contact plus precaution room this additional action must be done before touching another surface or patient
What is wash your hands
These must be worn above the waist and be visible
What are ID badges
In the event of emergency in the hospital this is the number to call
6-3333