SEVERE WEATHER
True or False: Continue usual routine when a Tornado watch is issued?
True
Patients need to be kept away from windows, our waiting and dressing rooms are all interior.
True or False: We have met the press ganey goal for FJIC 6 years in a row.
1 extra point if you name who or Press Ganey winner was with the most mentions this past year.
TRUE! Our staff takes extreme pride in meeting these goals!!
Steph :)
True or False: There is a week dedicated to MRI safety.
True! MRI safety week is the last week in July this year.
AND WE NEED TO WIN THE OIA CONTEST
False: Any type of reaction needs to be reported so it can be followed up on by the clinical manager and OIA.
True or False: Incident reports are reviewed by OIA
True: All of our reports are reviewed by OIA and investigated if needed.
True or False: When there is a Tornado warning you can refuse to let patients leave the building until the all clear is given.
False you cannot keep anyone from living at their own free will. You can let them know that it is not safe for them to leave but cannot detain them.
Name at least three items that are recorded within Organizational Excellence.
QA on all machines
ACR/Physicist dates
Licenses for staff
Press Ganey
Shines
Incident Reports
Warmer temps QA
O2 Tanks QA
Tech Positioning checks
Tech worksheet audits
True or False: The noise from an MRI can damage your hearing without ear protection?
True: We have to always protect our hearing and our patient's hearing when around the MRI machine.
The crash cart is located where in our center?
The crash cart is located under the counter in area located right outside the CT/MRI.
True or False: FJIC is averaging around 20-25 incident reports in 2021 so far.
Last year what "funnel shaped snack" did I serve when going over Tornado safety?
Bugles
True! Paul has many great stories from his scanning days:)
True or False: Only a LEVEL 2 MRI personal can quench the magnet.
True: Quenching a magnetic releases all of the helium gases and results in a complete shutdown of the magnetic field. Only trained MRI personal should do this.
Name 3 items that are located on or within the crash cart?
Blood pressure Cuff
Pulse OX
Meds
Epi Pens
O2 masks
Emesis bags
LR bags/Saline bags
Needles
Syringes
Gloves
Who investigates and signs off on the incident reports?
Clinical manager and or Administrator can sign off on these reports.
Where should we escort all visitors, staff, and patients when a tornado warning is issued?
Interior areas away from glass. Best area is between X-ray and CT/MRI work area.
Name 3 of the 5 Pillars FJIC shares with OIA.
People
Service
Quality
Financial
Growth
Who is your MRSO and what does it stand for?
MJ
Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer
MR safety officer
If the reaction is in the MRI department should the patient remain in the MRI room while being treated?
No the patient needs to be removed from the room as soon as possible and the room to the door needs to be closed and blocked off. The crash cart is not safe and when EMT's show up on site they will not be screened to go into the room.
True or False: Incident reports can be filed on any computer within our center.
True: Every computer has the icon so a report can be quickly filed.
Explain the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
Tornado watch means conditions are right for a tornado to happen.
Tornado warning means there is a tornado in the immediate area.
Name 3 of the 5 core values FJIC shares with OIA?
Respect
Integrity
Accountability
Commitment
Results
Zone 1: Common waiting area
Zone 2: MRI/CT Dressing Rooms-Door threshold from main waiting room
Zone 3: MRI/CT control room
Zone 4: MRI scan room
How do I page for help off of our phone system, explain step by step.
Pick up the phone make sure you go to page 2 then upper left corner click on the button that says "page" . It will ring twice then beep, following the beep state where your emergency is 3 times: STAT TO MRI, STAT TO MRI, STAT TO MRI
True or false incident reporting has helped our staff and radiologists accountable in patient care.
True: Incident reporting has allowed us to track patient care delays, hippa issues, and allow for better follow up with all of our patients.