Admissions
True or False: Every empty room should be set up for an admission after it has been cleaned.
True
Which unit clerk role is responsible for creating an admission log entry upon discharge?
Reception
Effective dry time for red sani wipes
3 minutes
True. Examples include tegaderm, duoderm, diapers, wipes, blue chux pads.
When an ECMO procedure is performed, where should the clerk be primarily located?
Outside of the room.
T/F: If you are not assigned to work on the admitting side, you do not need to log into the admission team at the beginning of your shift.
False, all unit clerks must log into the admission team each shift.
False.
T/F: The porthole gaskets and tubing grommets fit back into place easily and can be rotated.
False, gaskets only fit appropriately in one direction and can be difficult to reassemble. Always ensure porthole doors close and seal after reassembly.
Responsible individuals for checking expiration dates of products in the L-Cart.
All associates! Clerks will check routinely on a monthly basis but should be checking daily when stocking. Nurses and materials management are also responsible for checking expiration dates. Commonly expired products include lab tubes, sterile rubber bands, sterile gloves, saline vials.
What items can you anticipate needing from EVS in the event of an ECMO cannulation?
Large trach can and a large sharps container
Who do you contact if the baby is not pended in EPIC?
Nursing Supervisor
T/F: Any breastmilk left by the family can be discarded.
False, alert the charge nurse if you find any milk in the patient's room or the nutrition room after discharge.
Length of time the isolette should remain off for prior to cleaning.
30 minutes
True/False: All items in the L-Cart are discarded for any patient on precautions at the time of discharge or transfer.
False. ALL items are only discarded if the patient has an active infection (on antibiotics, not colonized with MRSA) or are on enhanced droplet precautions at the time of discharge (TB/COVID).
What do you need to have with you when obtaining blood products from blood bank for ECMO?
Patient identifier/ label.
What type of labels belong at the patient bedside, barcode or non-barcode?
Non-barcode.
Who is responsible for cleaning the monitor cords, breast pump, milk warmer and milk fridge?
A. Nurse
B. EVS
C. Clerk
C. Clerk
Minimum time isolette parts must air dry prior to putting bed back together.
30 minutes
True/False: All items need to be removed fully to clean the inside of each drawer if the patient discharged was on Contact, Droplet, or Airborne precautions.
True
T/F: Extra non-barcode labels should be printed for the bedside prior to ECMO cannulation?
False, you will need to print about 15 barcoded labels.
The charge nurse informs you that the admission is intubated and has one chest tube. How many suction set ups can you anticipate needing?
At least three: one oral, one airway and one CT.
False.
Why is it important to clean beds thoroughly and per guidelines?
Risk of infection is high for NICU babies; proper cleaning of sleep surfaces keeps our patients safe.
True/False: Tape, Coban, and sterile scissors are examples of items that get discarded upon patient discharge/ transfer.
True. There are multi-use items that are discarded between patients.
T/F: The ECMO Specialist can use NICU blue items to stock their cart and may ask for your assistance with stocking supplies.
True, while in the NICU, the ECMO Specialist is a part of our team and may ask you for supplies or to help send labs.