Things that start with the letter "C"
This should be signed by a patient in agreement prior to any treatment and or procedures with explanation of the procedure to inform patient of risks and benefits
What is Informed consent?
These should be covered with child proof plug protectors to ensure nothing can be inserted in open slots.
What are outlets?
These should be emptied every 18 months or when 3/4 full, whichever comes first, to prevent injury.
What are Sharps Containers?
Space under this fixture cannot be utilized for storage of any kind per OSHA rules.
What is a sink?
A box with this indicator on it needs to be given to a vaccine coordinator or clinical staff immediately to make sure it maintains effectiveness.
What is "Cold Product"?
This type of cart should be centrally located and readily available with medical supplies in case of an emergency
What is Crash?
These should all be clearly labeled with signage and inspected annually in case of a fire.
What are fire extinguishers?
This machine sterilizes instruments and gets water emptied on Friday and refilled on Monday. A sterilization maintenance log should also be maintained appropriately.
What is Autoclave?
These two areas should be clearly separated and identified in the lab to prevent contamination and infection.
What are Clean and Dirty?
This is the most important sheet to fill out before giving a vaccine for tracking purposes.
What is the Admin Log.
These should never go across floors due to concerns of tripping.
What are cords?
These fire ______ maps (egress signage) should be current, accurate, and visable to all in case of an emergency.
What are Exit?
Sharps disposal containers must be readily _______ and located as close as feasible to the area where sharps will be used.
What is accessible?
The proper way to wash your hands when your hands are visibly soiled?
What is with soap and water?
This sheet legally must be handed to each patient receiving a vaccine for each vaccine the are given.
What is a Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)?
If a provider prescribes this type of medication, an agreement must be signed yearly to ensure patient safety and prevent abuse and misuse of this medication
What is a Controlled Substance?
These tanks should be secured and checked monthly to make sure they are full and available when needed in case of an emergency.
What is Oxygen?
This date should be checked by both the person administering and person double checking, prior to administering any vaccines or injectables to ensure product is stable and safe for patient.
What is expiration date?
Per OSHA, this station, or equivalent, is required within 55 feet of all treatment areas where caustic chemicals or blood exposure is possible.
What is an eyewash?
This needs to be filled out for all patients under 18 years old in order for vaccines to show up in MCIR.
What Next of Kin?
This type of license has to be posted in the lab and current to ensure all POC test are working properly.
What is CLIA?
Contaminated waste is disposed of in this type of container. Contaminated waste is only moved in a closed bag directly to the dirty utility area and placed in the secondary container for disposal pick up
What is biohazard?
In the case of this type of injury, you should immediately wash your hands with soap and water, notify your CPA, file an incident report, and go to Occupational Health to draw labs per protocol
What is needlestick?
If you are feeling like your sinking and overwhelmed with life or just need support, this resource is available
What is a EAP?
This is required to be filled out whenever there is a mistake or adverse reaction to an immunization and is typically made from the incident reports made at CHC.
What is a VEARS Report?