HCH In's & Outs
Where do you find policies for....
What is SWIFT - through SeachSwift click Policies, through PowerDMS, look for policies using keywords
Before administering medications or procedures, we ask them to confirm their identity by what practice?
Name & DOB, patient identification verification.
When do you perform hand hygiene?
What is upon entering and leaving a patient room; between patient contacts; before donning and after removing gloves, before handling an invasive device, after body fluid exposure, and as needed such as after sneezing or coughing, and before handling food or oral medications.
What is 28 days from opening (date vial with date opened and 28-day expiration date).
Critical Procedure: ensuring that the team verifies the correct patient, procedure, and site before beginning any operation.
What is the time out?
Where are fire alarm pull stations located?
Where are the extinguishers located?
What are the nearest exits?
What do you say if you speak with a JC surveyor and don't know the answer?
I would ask my supervisor, or you can refer to the policy and provide the correct information.
Clean the Utility room, not in the warmer. It can ruin the integrity of the product by putting it in a warmer.
What do you do if a patient care error occurs?
Ensure the patient is safe, report the incident to your supervisor, and complete an incident report.
The patient is rating 6/10 pain, and you give 2mg/mL of Morphine IV. After 30 minutes, what is the next step? The patient also wants to be repositioned and asked for a back rub this is also what kind of intervention for pain management?
What is reassessment of the patient and non-pharmacological intervention?
What is the Hospital's mission?
To improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve.
This infection control strategy focuses on elevating the bed and providing oral care every four hours.
What is ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention?
There is a chemical spill in your area, what do you do?
What is contact Safety Director, review the SDS manual, ensure the area is secure, and seek assistance from EVS and/or Facilities team?
A major patient safety risk is the administration of high-alert medications without this precautionary step, which can include double-checking by another clinician, also called?
What is independent double-verification
How do you ensure your Baker Act patient meets the safe room precautions?
Use the Suicide Ligature Risk Assessment sheet located on PowerDMS.
What does RACE stands for?
What does PASS stands for?
What is Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish or Evacuate?
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
This law ensures that patients have the right to make decisions about their healthcare, including consent for treatment.
What is informed consent?
Where do we keep Nova BG Lancets?
It is in its original box in clean utility or a disposable bag with an expiration label located by the NOVA meters.
Why is it important to monitor for signs of drug-related delirium when using sedatives or analgesics?
What is to prevent complications like sedations, agitation, and prolonged ICU stays?
How do you report workplace violence?
On SAFETY EVENT REPORTING SYSTEM on desktop or SWIFT
What is the wet contact time for the PDI Super Sani- Cloth wipe (Purple Top)?
What is the wet contact time for the PDI Sani-Cloth Bleach wipe (Orange Top)?
What is 2 minutes
What is 4 minutes
This standard encourages organizations to ensure that unsafe practices do not harm patients and that any harm is properly investigated.
What is Risk Management?
What is a code grey?
What is an active shooter?
Why do we mix medications in the designated medication prep area?
Reduce contamination, a dedicated controlled environment to compound medications for patients.
Where do we write the date time and TM initals when labeling a dressing change? How often do we change dressing?
Not over clear window or obstructing visibility of insertion site, q 7 days or when soiled.