Policies
What program do you use in the event of a "near miss" or fall?
SHIELD
What is used to clean equipment?
Grey top sani-wipes
What is code BERT?
Behavioral Emergency Response Team - To activate during a workplace violence issue occurs
True/False: A National Patient Safety Goal is to ensure the patient is taking the correct medication.
True. We must review patients medication at each visit.
How long are multi dose vials good for once they are opened?
28 days
How do you file a SHIELD event?
True/False: It is okay to leave equipment in the walkways when not in use so that it is convenient to grab for the next patient.
False. Must be stored out of the walkway
What is a safe room?
The safest room in the facility that staff, patients, and caregivers can go to hide during weather emergencies.
Is it ever acceptable to bypass the "write, read-back, verify" for physician orders?
No!
Which of the following is the most-appropriate way to date a multi dose vial when opening a new vial?
08/24/2015
EXP 08/24/2015
EXP 08/2015
EXP 08/24/2015
In the event of an emergency, such as a fire or bomb threat, what resource is provided for you with easy steps to follow?
Emergency Resource Guide
It is ok to wipe down a disposable blood pressure cuff to use again if supplies are low.
NO!!! Disposable means Disposable (one time usage)
Which policy is required to be maintained in a designated binder within the unit, as well as online?
Policies related to Emergency Preparedness
What steps would a multiligual nurse need to take in order to communicate with a non-English speaking patient anout their medical condition?
Register and participate in steps to become part of the "I Speak" program.
True/False: If you only need 0.5 ml of a medication in single dose 1 ml vial, It is ok to save the rest for the next patient.
False. Draw the complete amount up and discard the medication waisted into the appropriate container. Witness is needed for all controlled medication.
True/False In Ambulatory clinics, we are required to have the Advanced Directive brochure available for any patient/caregiver that asks for the information about Advanced Directives and provide assistance in obtaining the Advance Directive packet and social worker if needed.
True
What is a BCA computer?
Business Continuity Access.
What is the main purpose of daily AM Tiered Briefs?
T share and seek fast resolution on issues that could lead to patient or CTM harm.
True/False: It is ok to turn PHI over on your desk when you leave for the day.
False.
Ensure all PHI is put away in cabinets or drawers that lock and can not be accessed by anyone other than staff authorized to view the PHI
True/False: Multi Dose Vials should be dedicated to a single patient whenever possible.
TRUE
E Value and Verge Solutions
What can a BCA computer do?
It should never be turned off.
Used during downtime to have access to established patients
Have access to printing during downtime.
(It is an independent power source and connected to a printer)
In partial or complete failure of Epic, where can you quickly and easily find guidance and information on Downtime procedures, Recovery procedures & Back Entry Data?
(ERG) Emergency Resource Guide Binder under the Information Services Interruption tab
What is conducted immediately prior to a procedure?
A Timeout Form
A syringe filled with a solution is laying on the side table in the patient room and it is sitting beside a bottle of Lidocaine. What do you do?
Discard any and all non-labeled medication.