Ring The Alarm
What is code grey and how should you respond?
Hostile patient or visitor. You should go towards the location of the code grey to help deescalate.
What is the Incident Reporting process?
1. Inform your supervisor.
2. Form C is completed and submitted to the QI Dept.
3. Incident reviewed at Health & Safety Meeting.
What is our approved hand sanitizer brand?
Purell
What must you wear at all times while on Sea Mar premises?
Your badge.
Where is no food allowed in the clinical area?
Nurse/MA Stations, Lab, Autoclave Room
What does PASS stand for and when would you use it?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Instructions on using a fire extinguisher
How long do you flush your eyes if you are exposed to blood or bodily fluids?
15 minutes.
What is the wet time for the "purple top" sani-cloths?
2 minutes
How are patients informed of their Rights and Responsibilities?
Given at new patient registration and also posted in the lobby.
What is the final check to ensure sterilized products have not been compromised?
The MA as they pick up sterile equipment for a procedure.
Where is the emergency site plan?
In the HCA Office in the Health and Safety Binder. Also accessible in SharePoint.
When should sharps containers be changed?
When 3/4 full or when they have expired (90 days after first use).
What is our protocol if a patient presents with cold/flu symptoms?
1. They are asked to wear a mask
2. Back office is asked to room them
What does SDS stand for and where are they located?
Safety Data Sheets. Located in the HCA office and also available on SharePoint.
Do we have a pt grievance process and if so, what is it?
1. Try to address yourself
2. Comment Card
3. In Person with Supervisor
4. Organization Website
5. Red Phone-Direct to Administration
What does RACE stand for and when is it used?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Exit/Evacuate
Used in a Code Red
What is the correct response if you don't know the answer to a question that a Joint Commission surveyor is asking?
"I don't know, but let me ask my supervisor for you."
What do we do to prevent the spread of infection at Sea Mar?
1. Hand hygiene 5. Proper room turnover
2. Isolation protocols
3. Use of proper PPE
4. Annual staff training
How do you ensure patient information confidentiality?
1. Use two patient identifiers (name and DOB)
2. Lock computers when you step away
3. Shred documents with PHI by placing in shred bins.
Why do you want Sea Mar to be accredited by the Joint Commission?
To provide high quality standards of healthcare to patients.
Name all 6 emergency code colors/name and what they mean.
Red- Fire
Blue- Cardio/Respiratory
Amber- Lost Child
Grey- Hostile patient
Silver- Weapon
Zero- Bomb threat
What is a Sentinel Event?
When a patient suffers an unanticipated death or major permanent loss of function that is not related to the natural course of their illness or underlying condition.
What parts of the room are cleaned after each patient use?
1. Exam Bed 2. Stool 3. Lamp 4. Scale 5. Counters 6. BP Cuffs 7. Door Knobs 8. Mayo Stand
Who owns Sea Mar?
The community.
Who's job is it to ensure patient safety?
All employees, physicians, and volunteers.