The Staffing Game
Play It Safe
Emergency Response
Talk is cheap...Equipment Is'nt
Potpourri
100

For URMC staff I will put this pay code in when they call in

UR PTO

100

This is the number I call if there is a fire

X13

100

What number do I call for a code and rapid response

5-STAT (7828)

100

This needs to be signed by patients when admitted to the hospital

Patient Care Agreement form

100

The goal of this system is to improve patient safety and quality of care

RL Solutions

200

I will let this person know if someone called in whether or not it is a critical hole

Staffing Coordinator

200

These are at the entrance to the unit to turn off oxygen and medical air

Emergency Shut Off Valves

200

What are 2 code tips from the emergency response presentation?

Clearly define roles

Remove roommate if possible

use closed-loop communication

constructive feedback

debrief afterward

make sure there are staff rounding on other patients

200

What are 2 de-escalation techniques

Heart, head, heart and LEARN

200

I can reach the Spanish and ASL interpreters 3 ways. What are they? 

1. Web paging

2. Secure Chat

3. 5-2222

300

How often do you need to fill out the 1:1 form

Daily

300

Where are emergency to-go kits located and where is your unit downtime tote located?

Emergency to-go--> under the secretary desk

Totes:

 512-in front under nurses station

516- cupboard beneath tele boxes

534- drawers behind secretary

536-under nurses station in step-down

612- large conference room 


300

What does BEFAST mean?

Balance, EYE, Face, Arms, Speech, Time

300

I go here to order wheelchairs, bed extenders, hospital beds, IV poles

eRecord Service Task

300

True or False: I can always reach someone in infection prevention. Even afterhours, weekends, and holidays.

True

400

This group can be used as a resource on the weekend for any clinical, policy, or equipment questions

NMSK CNS/Educator group

400
When do QC and POCT strips expire and when do you need to QC the BG machines?

QC-3 months, Strips- 6 months, QC every day (usually at night)

400

When a patient passes away to get K-1 paperwork I call this place

Admitting

400

How will I contact hospital stores to order an SCD pump?

online order form or call 5-8211

400

I am missing a tray, concerned about my floor stock, and have a patient complaint. Who do I contact and how do I get ahold of them?

Patient Meal Supervisor via webpaging

500

If I suspect an employee is under the influence at work or witness/suspect a diversion what are the steps you need to follow?

1. Contact Leadership on call, CRN, Unit Manager, and Nursing Director

2. Remove employee from patient contact immediately

500

I can contact this number if I am having an issue with the TV's, call light system, and heat/AC

3-4567 (Facilities)

500

I need to call this place within one hour after a patient passes, no matter what. 

Donor Referral hotline

500

I will call this number if I need to order or have a low air-loss bed removed

5-9931

500

This form needs to be signed by both the nurse and law enforcement officer then faxed to public safety when a prisoner is admitted to your unit. 

SMH 877 Form