This is the online system used to record patient and visitor injuries or adverse events, including a potential event (also called a near miss).
What is an E-Set?
100
A Joint Commission standard that requires the patient medical record to contain " a summary list(s) of significant diagnosis, procedures, drug allergies and medications".
What is the completion of the PROBLEM LIST
100
This term describes the services provided on each unit, the patient population served, location, and operating hours.
What is Scope of Service?
100
When "visibly soiled"; or after contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin
When are hands washed with soap & water?
100
Right medication, Right dose, Right patient, Right route, Right time, Right documentation
What are the 6 rights of medication administration.
200
This standard is followed before administering meds or blood products, taking samples and specimens for testing, or providing any other treatments or procedures.
What is the use of 2 Patient Identifiers?
200
Control and prevent the spread of infection by using these for each patient
What is Approved PPE
200
Contact housekeeping when these are overflowing
What are Trash Cans
200
Between patients; after contact with a contaminated environment; & after removing gloves
When is it appropriate to use alcohol gel to sanitize hands?
200
Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
What is PASS and what you do with the fire extinguisher.
300
Results are read back and notification of physician within 45 minutes is a requirement.
What is Critical Values?
300
Patient's name and Patient's MRN
What are two patient identifiers?
300
Constant reminders occur regarding the Nurse's Station :)
What is no food or drink at the nurse's station?
300
The surface remains wet for a least two minutes.
What demonstrates proper use of a SANI-WIPE cloth?
300
How and when do you send an occurrence report
Complete and E-Set before the end of your shift?
400
This is an unexpected occurrence involving death, serious physical or psychological injury, or risk.
What is Sentinel Event?
400
Any recent falls in the past month?
Does the patient use any assistive devices?
Was the patient give any medications that may cause drowsiness or sedation?
What is Fall Risk
400
Check this before and after use. It is the most common cause of a fire in the laundry room.
What are lint filters?
400
To reduce the risk of transmission of micro-organisms of both known & unknown sources of infection.
What are universal precautions?
400
Patient care items and staff belongings must not be located
What is OFF the Floor?
500
These items are placed in RED trash bags.
What is Hazardous waste?
500
These entries must be authenticated by time, date and appropriate credentials
What is Medical Record Entries
500
All hallways and aisles are clear of clutter.
What is Means of Egress?
500
These should be kept trimmed short, no gel polish or acrylic