Airway
What 3 elements are part of the NEW standard precautions?
mask, eye protection, hand washing
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
How do you identify if equipment has been inspected and cleared by Biomed for use?
The Biomedical Engineering Colored Sticker with inspection date
True or False: Barcode scanning helps to eliminate medication errors?
True
Pain intervention needs to reassessed within _____ minutes after an intervention?
60 minutes
What PPE is required by staff when caring for a patient/parent that is suspected of having COVID-19?
gown, surgical mask (N95 for AGPs), face shield (preferred)/goggles, gloves, and placed in a negative pressure room.
What does PASS stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
True or False: Personal lockers needed to be locked at all times
True
Name two patient identifiers?
Patient's full legal name
Birth date
Medical Record Number
What is the process for critical result escalation?
Notify the provider within 30 mins of notification of result from lab, follow orders, if any, and document in the follow up lab worklist
Sani-Cloth Wipes (purple top) have a dry time of how many minutes?
Bleach has a dry time of how many minutes?
2 mins for Sani-Cloth Wipes
4 mins for Bleach Wipes
Where are the medical gas shut off valves located?
Who is authorized to turn off the medical gas valves in an emergency?
In the north nurses station across from 2101 and across from the south nurses station in between 2137 and 2139 and next to the BMT nurse station and call room
POM and charge nurse
If there is a fire on the HemOnc unit, what is the evacuation route?
Evacuate across the bridge to the Rose Pavilion
What are high alert medications?
They are medications which may cause significant harm when used in error.
What is the SDS and where is located?
The SDS is a database that contains information on a vast number of chemicals. It tells you how corrosive the chemical is and what to in the event of a spill
The icon is located on the computer desktop
What do you do if you notice stained/soiled or missing or damaged ceiling tiles?
Notify leadership
True or False: Cleaning supplies are allowed to be stored in the cabinets underneath the sink
FALSE-you may not store anything underneath the sink!
What are our Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) 2021 Goals?
1. CLASBI infections: 1.07 infections per 1,000 central line days
2. Pressure injuries: 0.04 PI per 1,000 patient days
3. Unplanned extubations: 0.95 UEs per 100 vent days
What container should antibiotics, birth control pills, hazardous non-chemo, and non RCRA medications be placed in for disposal?
Grey or White with blue top-General Pharmaceutical waste bins
What food is okay to eat in the clinical areas?
None-food should never be eaten in the clinical area
When is Hand Hygiene required? (5 situations)
1. Before touching a patient
2. Before a procedure
3. After body fluid exposure risk
4. After touching a patient
5. After touching patient surroundings
What is a code pink/code purple and what actions do you take?
Infant/child abduction
Call 55-5555
Control access to your area, search area, check ID of staff/visitors, remain at the exits until code is cleared overhead
Where are oxygen tanks stored on the Hem/Onc Unit?
They are stored in the locked Equipment Room.
Oxygen tanks are allowed under a gurney for transport purposes only.
Potassium, a high alert medication, requires what action before administration?
A double signature or dual sign off by another RN
Name one way you protect private health information in your department
-Secure the computer every time you step away
-Turn computer screens away from public view
-Dispose of documents containing PHI in the locked grey bins