Basic Guidelines
Type of areas should be cleaned daily
Public restrooms/hallways High traffic areas
how do you demonstrate respecting privacy to a patient?
knocking on door, waiting for permission to enter
it is a rule maintained by an authority
what is regulation
A rule maintained by authority
Regulation
When should an incident be reported?
as soon as possible
Common issues found in healthcare facilities
errors,injuries,accidents,infections
what are the three things you check when identifying a patient
name,birthday,bracelet
Protects human health and environment
EPA
refers to legally responsible for causing harm
what is liability
Who should an incident be reported to?
a supervisor
What type of factors would the following be classified as: physical+mental disabilities substance abuse, hearing or vision impaired
Internal Factors
What is the first step in greeting a patient?
Knock on patient door and as permission to come in
A non-profit organization that works to insure healthcare organizations provide quality care
joint commission
the principles that direct a facility
what is Policy
where should a victim be interviewed?
in a private place
unregulated room temperatures, unsafe neighborhoods, unsanitary conditions, violent or unstable family members are examples of what type of factors that can affect patient safety?
External Factors
How should a health care worker explain information to the patient
in words theyll understand simple terms
Protects human health through food and drug regulation
FDA
failure to take responsible steps or care to prevent loss or injury to another person
What is medical negligence
what are legal consequences of negligence?
jail time and fines
Study of promoting the safety and comfort of a person by adapting the environment
what is ergonomics
why is it important to identify the patient multiple times?
so the right procedures and care are given to the right person.
a government agency that enforced safety standards in the workplace to protect employees. creating safety standards that apply specifically to healthcare
OSHA
Any unanticipated event in healthcare setting resulting in clean or serious injury to a patient
What is a sentinel event?
These explain how a facility operates
What is policy