Patient Identification
what are two ways you can use to identify/ verify a patient?
Name and Date of birth
What is SBAR stand for?
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations
What does Medication Reconciliation mean?
reviewing and comparing a patients med list to help avoid omissions, duplications and interactions.
What is the best way to prevent infection?
Following proper hand hygiene
What is a just Culture?
its a culture that encourages reporting errors without fear of punishment, focusing on systems improvement
Why is correct identification critical when collecting lab samples?
its to ensure tests are matched to the correct patient, preventing diagnostic and treatment errors.
What is an example of a communication breakdown in patient care?
A nurse fails to tell the physician about a critical lab result which then leads to a missed diagnosis.
Why is it important to label all medications in the OR?
prevents administration of the wrong drug or dose during surgery
What is CLABSI?
Central line associated bloodstream infection
How do staff report near misses?
through incident reporting systems, safety apps, or anonymously to risk management.
What happens if a patient is identified incorrectly before going to surgery?
wrong surgery site, incorrect procedures, delay in care, or serious harm.
What is a "read back" and when is it used?
Repeating a verbal order back to confirm accuracy, used during phone/verbal communications
What is LASA and how is it prevented?
Drugs with similar names or packaging; prevented by tall man lettering, storing separately, and barcode scanning.
Why is timing important for prophylactic antibiotics?
to be effective and prevent resistance before surgery.
What is the root cause analysis?
its a method that analyze serious events and identify system level causes to prevent recurrence
What organizations mandate the use of proper ID practice?
Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Why is shift handoff a patient safety risk?
miscommunications or omissions during handoff can lead to a medication errors, missed care or wrong treatment.
Describe one strategy to reduce medication errors.
the use of electronic prescribing, pharmacist double checks, clinical decision support tools.
What is the bundles approach in infection prevention?
its a set of evidence based practices done together to improve outcomes
Whats the purpose of a safety huddle?
a brief, daily meeting to proactively address safety issues and share important updates.
What is the protocol for verifying patient ID in high risk procedures?
Confirm name and Date of Birth with the wristband and records, use time outs for procedures before beginning a procedure.
How does Standardized communication support the Quintuple Aim?
improves safety, reduces errors, enhances teamwork, promotes better outcomes and clinician well being.
How does safe medication management align with the patient experience goal?
ensures the right treatment is delivered safely this then increases trust and satisfaction with care.
How will reducing HAI's improve health equity?
prevents harm in the underserved groups at higher risk for complications.
What are the 5 components of the Quintuple Aim?
better care, lower costs, clinician well being, health equity, and improve health.