JACO
What is Joint Commission?
An independent, non-profit organization that evaluates health care organizations to treat commercially insured patients.
What is the number one way to reduce the risk of health-care associated infections.
Handwashing
What is the dry time for purple wipes? What does it mean?
2 minutes-the time needed for disinfection
What is clutter?
Hallways must be clear of anything that obstructs the walking pathway in a hallway.
How often are the JACO surveys conducted?
Every year.
Every time you leave your desk, Windows L for what reason
To keep patient and other information safe from patients, staff and others.
What are the two main patient identifiers approved for Mainehealth? What is it called?
First and last name, date of birth. MRN can be used if available. PPID Red Rule=Positive Patient Identification
What does the Acronym PASS mean?
Pull, Aim Squeeze and Sweep. Refers to what you do with a fire extingusher in case of a fire.
What is your personal responsibily when you hear " Alert, Alert, Alert, Security Alert, Active Shooter in lobby?
Run, Hide in designated rooms.
Where do you find emergency procedures for any emergency?
the Emergency Preparedness-on the intranet.
What should you say if a surveyor asks you questions that you don't know?
Say "I know how to find the answer' and then use your resources to find the answer (intranet) or ask someone who knows.
Where are the fire pull stations located in the office? How many do we have?
We have at least 8 and some are located at the exit doors.
What does the acronym RACE mean?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish or Evacuate (in case of a fire)
If you sustain an non-emergent injury at work, what should you do?
Notify manager, Call Employee health, Complete and RL report
Where should used needles and syringes be stored?
in a sharps container.
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accoun tability Act. It states that PHI may only be used for treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations.
What steps need to be taken if a patient falls in our office?
Address patient injury, notify provider and leadership, enter an RL report.
What is the closest distance to the ceiling that an object can be?
18 inches.
Where should your paper PHI that is no needed be placed?
It should be placed in the locked confidential bucket night.
Does anyone know what AIDET is?
Acknowledge, Identify, describe, explain, thank you. All used when interacting with a patient.
Name some ways that PHI is kept private in our office?
Don't discuss patien t info in patient areas, keep exam room doors closed, close computer screens, turn phi upside down on desk, and lock it all up at night.
What do we use in the event of the computers are down?
We use Downtime procedures and copies of all clerical and clinical paperwork and BCA computer in front office.
When questioned where is the Safety Manual located?
on the Intranet
Where should you display your employee identity badge when wearing it?
Above the waist.
Are staff observed practicing good hand hygiene?
Yes, and all alcohol sanitizer dispensers are in working order.