Infection Control
Nat'l Patient Safety Goals
Environment of Care
DSC
Emergency Codes
100
Can be done with soap & water for 15 seconds or with alcohol based hand gel
What is HAND HYGIENE?
100

To improve the accuracy of patient identification, we must use _____ patient identifiers.

What is TWO?

100
If you see smoke or fire, the appropriate action is RACE, which is an acronym for what?
What is RESCUE, ALARM, CONTAIN, EXTINGUISH?
100
The Acronym "DSC" stands for this
What is DISEASE SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION?
100
Code Red
What is the FIRE code?
200
Gloves, masks & face shields are all examples of this
What is PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)?
200

We do this to ensure the safe use of medication on a sterile field.

What is LABEL THE MEDICATION?

200
When using a fire extinguisher, remember PASS - which stands for what?
What is PULL, AIM, SQUEEZE, SWEEP?
200
This organization is the certifying body for Disease Specific Certification
What is THE JOINT COMMISSION?
200
Code Blue
What is a Medical Emergency Code?
300
Artificial _______ are not permitted in clinical areas or on employees who prepare products for patients
What are FINGERNAILS?
300

Best method to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

What is Hand Hygiene?

300
This is used to locate information on chemicals in the workplace
What is SDS SHEETS?
300
These staff members affect the survey results for Disease Specific Certification.
What is ALL STAFF MEMBERS?
300
Code Violet
What is the code for a Violent / Combative person?
400
Keeping this to a minimum helps maintain the appropriate air pressure & exchanges in the OR
What is TRAFFIC?
400

To verify the surgery site, we must ensure the surgeon has done this prior to the patient leaving the pre-op area.

What is MARK THE SURGICAL SITE?

400
Any equipment that is malfunctioning should be evaluated by this department.
What is BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING?
400
CCOC has certifications in these 4 areas.
What is TOTAL KNEE, TOTAL HIP, TOTAL SHOULDER AND SPINE FUSION?
400
Code Brown
What is the code for a MISSING PATIENT?
500
Alcohol hand rubs do not kill this type of bacteria
What is C-DIFF?
500

Universal Protocol states that this must be completed prior to every surgical case to help prevent wrong site surgeries.

What is TIME-OUT?

500
This form must be completed when anything "unusual" occurs.
What is an UNUSUAL OCCURENCE REPORT?
500
things we evaluate to "measure" our continuous improvement to patient care & outcomes
What are PERFORMANCE MEASURES?
500
Code Silver
What is the code for ACTIVE SHOOTER/Hostage Situation?