Med Safety
How many patient identifiers are required prior to administering medications?
Two
The CDC states this is the #1 way to prevent the spread of infections
Hand Hygene
Who is responsible for alarm response?
Everyone on the team
What does SBAR stand for?
situation, background, assessment, recommendation
This should be done after any medication is drawn into a new container or mixed into a new bag
label the container
What is the proper PPE for contact precautions?
gown and gloves
Between 2005 and 2008 how many deaths have been related to alarm safety?
566
This type of communication is a collection of techniques that prioritize the physical, mental and emotional well being of patients
Therapeutic Communication
What are the six rights of medication administration?
right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right documentation
This is a type of infection that develops as a result of medical care
Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)
Limited capacity to identify and prioritize alarm signals, which has led to delayed or failed alarm responses and deliberate alarm deactivations
Alarm Fatigue
This type of report promotes efficacy, teamwork and accountability
Bedside Report
How many nurses are required to verify blood products prior to administration?
Two
What is the highest level of asepsis?
Sterilization
TRUE OR FALSE
A nurse needs a MD order to place a patient on alarms
FALSE
During a time-out, team members, at a minimum, will confirm what 3 things?
Correct patient identity, correct site, correct procedure to be done
Before administering a drug, this “reactive” component of med safety checks should be verified.
checking the patient’s allergies
This is a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers
Infection and Prevention Control
Name the three types of bed alarms
Mattress pad alarm, string alarm and passive InfraRed Alarm (PIR)
Name 3 key items to report during change of shift
code status, allergies, abnormal assessment findings or labs, acute events, plan of care