Your Environment is in Jeopardy!!!

Codes

100

A person is verbally attacking you and seems to be getting angrier and angrier. Which code should you call: BLACK, SILVER, or GRAY

GRAY: Indicates a "combative person", and could be any other individual you come into contact with in the workplace (including other caregivers, patients, doctors, visitors, etc.).

200

A mother and her anticipated newborn arrival are suddenly in distress. What code is called, who responds, and why?

Code Purple: The code purple team will respond and the code is called in order to pull together an emergency team to deliver the baby via C-section. It is a code because it is not a planned C-section and a team and facilities need to be secured very quickly.

300

You hear, "Code Roam, 55, Male, Med Surg". What occurred and what is your response?

A patient is missing, and you should observe the general vacinity. Notify Switchboard if you see a patient matching the description given in the overhead page.

400

You receive a phone call detailing that there is a bomb in your facility. You should: a. Call a Code BLACK, get as much information as possible from the caller, and try to deter people from the area. b. Call a Code BLACK and run the opposite direction. c. Call a Code Silver and Stay in the area.

The answer is A.

500

TRUE or FALSE: Code TRIAGE is a code to help determine where to send patients to be assisted in the ER.

FALSE: Code TRIAGE is activated any time we have an external or internal disaster and anticipate an unknown number of patients who will need our resources.

Needles,Blood,Diseases,OH My!

100

What is the single most important thing you can do to prevent infections?

Hand Hygiene

200

Name at least 2 things you should do if you are exposed to body fluids.

1. Immediately wash skin with soap and water. 2. Flush exposed mucous membranes w/water for 5-10 minutes. 3. Report incident to Supervisor & Employee Health nurse within 1-2 hours.

300

You get stuck by a needle on accident. Where can you go to get more information?

Crossroads website under "Employee Health".

400

Name 3 conditions that would prevent you from coming to work due to work restrictions.

Fever Strep Throat Conjunctivitis Diarrhea Chicken Pox or Shingles Open Cold Sores Rashes/Skin Infections Measles, Mumps, Rubella Active TB Any open, draining wound

500

Who should you contact if you have questions about the following: Standard Precautions, Hand Hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment, Transmission based precautions, Caregiver Injuries

Employee Health resources in your region/facility

You Wanna Step Outside?

100

What must you wear at all times while on hospital property?

ID badge

200

When someone shows signs of anxiety helpful interventions include:

Supportive gestures, postures, listening, empathy, eye contact, using a person's name, talking quietly, apologizing if appropirate. Bonus: What should you do to prevent yourself from getting hurt in an escalating situation?

300

Signs of Aggression include:

Red face, lips pushed forward, direct eye contact, drooling, belligerent, yelling, finger pointing, tall stance.

400

True or False: Workplace violence is any behavior that can be reasonably perceived as threatening by the recipient?

TRUE Bonus: What are some forms of workplace violence that may not include "actual" physical interactions?

500

What options do you have when confronted with a situation that is imminently violent?

Call "5555" and request Security immediately or call for a Code Gray. Other locations can call "911", and then dial "5555". OR, Press a Duress Alarm if you cannot get to a phone. If it's not a code gray, but you need someone there urgently, call and request "Security Stat".

Shockwave

100

What things should you look for when inspecting electrical equipment brought in for personal use by patients or employees (such as a coffee maker or curling iron)

Frayed cords, Blackened plugs, Obvious damage, Ensure a 3-pronged plug.

200

What should you do if you discover a defibrillator has an overdue inspection tag on it?

Contact Clinical Equipment/Biomed

300

What should you do if you discover an oscillating fan is not working in an office space that you use?

Report it to "Maintenance". Only equipment that is used for patient care is reported to Clinical Equipment/Biomed.

400

You discover an unsafe medical device. What should you do?

Tag the item (save all packaging). Report it to clinical equipment. Remove equipment from service. Complete an Incident Report.

500

Who inspects electrical equipment brought in by patients and ensures that non- grounded equipment is plugged into a grounding power strip?

RN's, as well as other caregivers inspect the equipment.

Ergonomics

100

If you must sit at a computer station for long periods of time, what can you do to prevent strain?

Move & stretch every 20 minutes, blink often & look away from the screen, adjust work station to fit your body.

200

What is the correct way to lift to prevent an injury?

Stop and think, keep it close, bend your knees (NOT your back), pivot with your feet (DON'T twist your back), push, DON'T pull.

300

Name 2 factors that could lead to back injuries?

1. Stress: tension, stress and back pain. 2. Poor Nutrition: diets, fats, sugars, caffiene, and nicotine. 3. Poor Fitness Level: strong core helps prevent back strain. 4. Poor Body Mechanics: lifting w/ back instead of legs. 5. Poor Posture: incorrect work station ergonomics, and failure to take micro-breaks.

400

TRUE or FALSE: The top of your computer monitor should be at or below eye level while maintaining no glare on the screen.

TRUE

500

TRUE or FALSE: Your computer monitor should be no further away from your eyes than 14 inches.

False, the proper distance should be somewhere between 16 and 24 inches (an arm's length away).