Infection Prevention
This is the single most effective way to prevent transmission of infection.
What is Handwashing?
This is the length of time that an instrument should be saturated for when using pre-cleanse?
What is 72 hours?
This platform is utilized to notify staff of emergent situations.
What is Everbridge?
All of these, with the exception of vaccines, must be disposed of after 28 days after opening.
What is multi-dose vials?
This is an acceptable answer to a question that Joint Commission asks, but you are unaware of the answer.
What is, let me ask my supervisor and I will get back to you?
IF you are confident that there is a policy/ procedure available you may say, I am going to review the policy and get back to you
This is the dry time for the Sani-Cloth PRIME Wipes (pink).
What is 1 minute?
Someone has accidentally spilled a chemical in your work area! But not to worry, you can get information on how the spill should be handled by looking for what document.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the SDS?
On the Source
This tool is available to ensure all ambulatory staff know how to handle an emergency situation such as severe weather or workplace violence.
What is the emergency response guide?
These 2 lists must be posted in the medication room
What is the LASA?
Look Alike Sound Alike
What is the High Alert Medication List?
This PPE is required to transfer liquid nitrogen for patient use.
What is Transfer: Face shield or goggles, nitrile gloves, cryogenic gloves, protective gown, closed toed shoes?
What is Patient use: Safety goggles and nitrile gloves?
This is the first step of point of use cleaning.
What is removing any bioburden from the instrument.
This is how to DON PPE
What is Hand washing, gown, mask, eye shield then gloves?
P.A.S.S.
What is -
P- Pull the pin A-Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, S-Squeeze the handle, S-Sweep the nozzle from side to side
The frequency that Testosterone is counted.
What is daily?
Doing this process before starting a patient procedure is important to identify any missing information, and prevent errors.
What is a time-out?
You have walked into a room and the Sani-Wipes are left open. This is the process used to ensure the wipe being utilized is effective.
What is taking out two wipes, throwing them away and using the next wipe?
This is how to DOFF PPE
What is gloves, gown, eye shield, mask, hand hygiene?
IN EXAM ROOM PRIOR TO EXITING
This is the proper way for Oxygen to be stored.
What is up right, in a canister holder, and full or half full physically separate from empty?
These six items are the referred to as the "Rights of Medication Administration".
What is right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation?
Starting at this age, patients are screened for suicidal ideations.
What is 12 years old?
These precautions are used for every patient.
What are standard precautions?
This is the process to clean the elephant earwash.
What is 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 9 parts warm water, spray through bottle multiple times? Use Sani-Wipes to clean exterior of bottle.
R.A.C.E.
Rescue, Activate, Contain, Evacuate or Extinguish
Medication labels must be affixed to all medications immediately after preparation unless administered to the patient by the person preparing the medication without a break in process. This information must be included on the label.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is medication name, concentration, strength, amount, BUD date/time, initials
These are the steps use to ensure irretrievable specimens are not lost.
What is using two patient identifiers, 2 person visual confirmation of specimen in the cup, specimen placed in specimen collection area within the exam room until brought to lab, warm handoff or completing required form in lab with required details?