Infection Prevention
The number one step health care professionals can take to prevent infection is
hand hygiene
What is a code GRAY
security emergency or patient elopement
What items are used to identify a patient who is a high fall risk?
yellow band, yellow socks, yellow sign
True/False - EH has a zero tolerance policy regarding violence in the work place.
True
What does PASS stand for?
pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
How do you know if a patient is on isolation precautions?
a sign outside the room, a flag in patient electronic health record
What is the code for an internal or external disaster?
code triage (internal) or code triage (external)
What services are offered when a patient's primary language is not English?
cyracom telephone and video interpreting services
All employees must have what item visible at all times?
ID Badge
The presence of this, located on routinely serviced medical equipment ensures that they are safe for patient use
Bio-Med sticker
How do you know if equipment such as pumps and poles have been cleaned?
They are covered with a plastic bag.
What should you do if a code silver S (active shooter) is announced?
run & call 911 once safe; hide (lock and block doors); last resort -> fight
Name 3 ways you maintain patient confidentiality?
pull the curtain for patient confidentiality; do not discuss patient information in public areas; sign off the computer when finished; do not let anyone else use my passwords; cover written patient information or files
What is the code of conduct?
establishes the general policies and procedures with which all Englewood Health employees must comply as a condition of employment with Englewood Health.
Where can you locate Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
What is the wet time for PDI Bleach wipes? (orange top)
4 minutes
What should employees do during an infant, child, or adolescent abduction? - code amber
check immediate area for an infant or any unauthorized individual; report suspicious behavior; if designated, go to predetermined exit; remain on duty until code amber is terminated or dismissed by hospital official
PEEPS is the model used for purposeful hourly rounding. What does PEEPS stand for?
pain, elimination, environment, positioning, smile
How do you maintain your competency for your job?
Hospital-wide orientation, Unit/department-specific orientation, Department-specific competency, License/certification, Continuing education, Hospital-wide mandatory competencies. Department review of policies and procedures, Updates at staff meetings.
There must be ______ inches or more of open space maintained below the sprinkler deflector to the top of storage?
18
What is the sequence of safely removing PPE?
gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask, wash hands
What is a code orange?
Hazmat situation
Who's responsible for identifying and reporting potential and actual incidents that put our patients, staff or visitors at risk
all employees
If you become aware of a situation that may jeopardize the ethical integrity of our healthcare system, how do you report the situation?
Englewood Health Compliance line
1-800-597-3227
Who is responsible for the shutting off of medical gas (oxygen) in an emergency?
Nurse manager, respiratory therapist, fire officials