They say, You say
Can you clock me in early?
Why are you here early?
What is the temperature danger zone (according to Compass Group)?
41-140 degrees Farenheit
TJC
The Joint Commission
What is the process for the ordering physician to prescribe therapeutic diets?
They enter the diet order into our EMR/EHR, Cerner.
What is the final cook temperature for chicken?
165 degrees Farenheit
Is it ok if I leave this frozen soup out at room temperature to let it thaw?
No. These are appropriate alternatives: under running cold water, in refrigeration, or cook it frozen.
How many fire suppression pulls do we have in the department? (How many hoods)
4 in the cafeteria + 1 in HP
CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
DAILY DOUBLE
100 points each -
How do you know food is safe for patients or customers to eat?
60 seconds on the timer. Go.
In the event of a fire, if the fire is located under a hood, how do you respond to that fire?
1. ACTIVATE THE HOOD'S FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.
2. Rescue anyone in immediate danger
3. Activate the fire alarm (pull the lever & call 66666)
4. Close the doors
5. Extinguish the fire - FIRST WITH THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, then with a fire extinguisher. If unsafe to extinguish, evacuate the areas.
Can I leave early/call in/be off tomorrow?
You are free to make your own decisions and if that's what you need to do, do it. Just know that the attendance and any other work rules will still apply.
How long do you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
PPM
Parts Per Million
200 parts sanitizer to 1,000,000 parts water.
Name 3 items we use as metrics for QAPI.
Test Trays, Tray Accuracy Assessments, Shadowing Reports.
What is the final cook temperature for eggs?
Joint commission will tell us 155.
Why can't I wear my t-shirt any day of the week, but nurses and all of the other departments wear there's all of the time?
The leaders of those departments don't care how their associates present to our patients and visitors. Cate wants us to look like we work here (didn't just roll out of bed) and that we respect the positions we hold. We want to communicate to our patients and customers visually that they can know us to be a reliable member of their care team.
How far away from the ceiling must remain clear for the sprinklers to work effectively in the event of a fire?
18 inches.
P.A.S.S.
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
How are diet restrictions communicated to dietary staff?
Walk through MyDining.
How might you verify a patient's identity if they were unable to speak to you?
Check their wrist band to verify name and date of birth if it you can see it without touching the patient.
I can't work Sundays.
How long does sanitizer need to sit on a surface before it's effectively sanitizing that surface?
60 seconds
*Same is true for vegetable wash*
QAPI
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
Class K OR The fire suppression system FIRST, then the Class K extinguisher.
DAILY DOUBLE
100 Points for each item on the TJC Kitchen Tracer (what they might look at while they are here).