2023 Patient Safety Goals
What are two patient identifiers.
Name
DOB
MRN #
What kind of sticker does all medical equipment require?
BME
What cart must remain covered?
Clean linen cart.
What should IV tubing and dressing be labeled with?
Date and initials.
What are two ways to prevent mistakes in surgery?
Correct patient
Correct location of surgery on patient's body.
What equipment requires daily logs/check?
Crash Cart
Defribullator
Refrigerator temperature
How do you test for negative pressure?
Tissue test.
At what point should sharps container be emptied?
What is best way to prevent infection?
Hand Washing
Where is proper place to store oxygen tank?
Under stretcher secured in designated holder.
Can cardboard boxes be used for long term storage?
No
How far away should emergency pull cord in bathroom be from floor?
Within 6"
What are ways to prevent medication errors?
Date and label medications.
Identify patient
Indicate correct time
Indicate correct dosage
Have up to date list of medications
Indicate correct route of medication.
What is proper procedure for equipment disinfection?
Clean debris, place equipment on blue chuck, spray enzymatic cleaner thoroughly on the tool, cover with chuck, place in a clean container from storage room and bring to CSS/scope room.
How far from ceiling and floor can you store equipment?
18" from ceiling
4" from floor
What items must be kept locked in patient's room?
Needles
Syringes
Medications
What is 2023 top patient safety goal?
Reduce risk for suicide.
How often should eye wash stations be checked?
Once weekly.
How many days can a multi dose vile be open?
If labeled it can be used for 28 days.
Where should urinary catheter bag be kept?
Off the floor, below bladder level.