Error Prevention
This group of error prevention techniques that is a standard part of everything we do within intermountain Health
Zero Harm
How long can IV solutions >50 mL be out of the overwrap, and still be used?
28 days
One thing you should never use to identify a patient
The room number
A ladder of authority where those in charge of an organization or company direct and control employees below them.
Chain of command
What is the primary purpose of the Joint commission?
To evaluate and accredit healthcare organizations to ensure they meet certain performance standards
This is used to raise any concerns about situations we believe may compromise the safety of a patient or staff
ARCC
Where do you report defective or out-of-date equipment?
Service Hub on MyIntermountain
What are two appropriate patient identifiers?
Patients name and patients date of birth, medical record number
Primary Children's Hospitals Safety Officer
Who is Kevin Engh
What is one method hospitals use to track and improve improvements
This is a interactive, direct communication between care providers or team members
Standardized Handoffs
Use this when working under pressure, doing multiple tasks, complex actions, or if there are distractions or interruptions
STAR
When giving blood products what is one thing that should always be done?
Scan it into the computer
In the event of a Mass Casualty Event, staff are notified using this method.
What is a phone tree or call down list.
What type of ongoing education does the joint commission require for healthcare staff to maintain competency?
Verify staff credentials and conduct background checks
Use this communication tool whenever you have questions/concerns about a situation
Stop and resolve
This tool for planning and structuring communication leads to standardized and consice communication between caregivers
SBAR
How do you eliminate Blood transfusion errors related to patient identifiers?
Always compare the patients name on blood bag with the patients name on wrist band
Location of the phone tree or call down list
What is the staff phone number binder, phone list
What is a key element that the Joint commission assesses related to the physical environment of healthcare facilities
What is the maintenance and safety of medical equipment
Use this when working under pressure, doing multiple tasks, complex actions, or if there are distractions or interruptions
STAR
This is a interactive, direct communication between care providers or team members
Standardized Handoff
According to joint commission what should be done to prevent falls
Conduct a fall risk assessment
Name of the director of surgical services
Danavin Helgesen
What does the Joint commission require hospitals to have in place for emergency situations
What is a comprehensive emergency management plan