PATIENT SAFETY
This tool is used to assess a patient's risk of falling.
Morse Fall Scale
A bloodstream infection linked to central lines is called this.
CLABSI - Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection
Always document this regularly and use a 0–10 scale.
Pain Score
Repositioning a patient every 2 hours helps prevent this.
Pressure Injury
This organization accredits hospitals and sets patient safety standards.
The Joint Commission
Always use these two patient identifiers before any procedure or medication.
Name and Date of Birth
Nurses help prevent these skin injuries through turning and skin checks.
Pressure Injuries or Pressure Ulcers
This scoring system helps detect early signs of patient deterioration.
MEWS - Modified Early Warning Score
This practice promotes recovery and prevents DVTs after surgery.
Early Ambulation
This federal agency regulates Medicare, Medicaid, and hospital quality reporting.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
This bedside device can alert staff when high-fall-risk patients attempt to get up.
Bed Alarms
This national survey captures the patient experience of hospital care.
HCAHPS - Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and System
This type of report is used when an error or near-miss occurs.
Incident Report / VOICE
Clean hands save lives — this simple act reduces infection risk.
Hand Hygiene
These evidence-based guidelines help track and improve care for conditions like stroke and heart failure.
Core Measures or
Quality Indicators
Quality Metrics
Performance Measures
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Standardized Care Measures
Evidence-Based Standards
Care Standards
National Quality Measures
Outcome Measures
Clinical Quality Measures
After a patient fall, this type of meeting helps identify contributing factors and prevent future incidents.
Post Fall Huddle
This care protocol must be initiated quickly for patients showing signs of systemic infection.
Sepsis Protocol or Bundle
SBAR is a handoff tool; the "S" stands for this.
Situation
This method helps prevent blood clots in immobile patients.
DVT Prophylaxis
These annual safety goals are released by The Joint Commission.
National Patient Safety Goals
What is the number to call for CAC?
3/5110
What is the full form of PDSA a four-step iterative cycle used to continuously improve processes and solve problems?
PLAN-DO-STUDY-ACT
As per the policy, when are we documenting the vital signs during blood transfusion?
Before the transfusion, 15 minutes after the starting, after the transfusion is completed, and 30 minutes after the end of the blood transfusion.
These are standardized sets of interventions proven to improve outcomes.
Care Bundles or
Clinical Protocols
Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)
Care Packages
Care Pathways
Best Practice Guidelines
Standardized Care Guidelines
Care Frameworks
Treatment Bundles
Clinical Pathways
Quality Improvement Interventions
Hospitals with excellent nursing environments can receive this prestigious designation.
Magnet Recognition