MWH Patient Safety

Patient Identification/Timeout

100

How many identifiers are used for providing care, treatment, or services?

Two

200

Surgeon Initials on patient to determine site of surgery 

Surgical Site Marking

300

Mandated by safety protocols, this universal guideline aims to eliminate wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgeries.

Universal Protocol

400

This verification process, performed before any procedure, confirms the patient's identity by checking their wristband. 

Patient Identification

500

This standardized pause immediately before surgery ensures the OR team confirms the correct patient, procedure, and surgical site.

Timeout

Patient Positioning

100

Improper positioning can cause this type of nerve injury when the arm is abducted beyond 90 degrees

Brachial Plexus Injury

200

This position, commonly used for abdominal surgeries, increases the risk of hypotension.

Trendelenburg position

300

Patients in the lithotomy position are at higher risk of injury to this nerve

Peroneal Nerve

400

Transfer device that reduces shear and friction, used for Bariatric patients

Hovermatt Transfer Device

500

Padding is used under these two pressure points to prevent decubitus ulcers in supine patients

Heels and Sacrum

Infection Control

100

How long must someone wash their hands with soap and water.

15 seconds

200

The most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in the OR

Hand Hygiene

300

The term for ensuring sterile items remain sterile when being transferred in the OR

Sterile Technique

400

How can we prevent catheter associated UTI's

D/C Foley catheter ASAP, keep bag low free flowing and maintain sterility.

500

The amount of time (Minutes) required for proper surgical hand scrubbing (UPMC Policy)  

3-5 minutes

Safety Risks

100

What must be locked before transferring the patient over to the OR table?

Patient Stretcher

200

The Fire Triangle consists of these three key components 

Oxygen, Fuel, and an ignition source

300

What must occur to ensure all instruments and small goods on not left inside the patient 

Surgical Count

400

What measures can you take to prevent a patient from falling off the OR table?

Safety Belt

500

What number can you call for hospital assistance if you have a condition A or condition C?

412-641-4444

Medication Safety

100

This anticoagulant is often used in the OR and requires careful dosing and reversal with Protamine

Heparin

200

Before administering a medication, this safety practice should always be performed to confirm the right drug, dose, route, time, and patient

Five Rights of Medication Administration 

300

What must be verified before delivering medication to the field?

Name of medication, expiration date, strength, dose

400

What needs to be on label of syringes, bowls, IV's, and cups if not discarding after procedure?

Name of medication, strength, amout, diluent if applicable, and exp.date

500

This governing body provides guidelines on proper labeling and storage of medications in the OR

The Joint Commission