This is were you will find out what patient assignment you have for your shift.
What is the Assignment Sheet?
100
This person coordinates activity on the floor and is a resource when questions arise.
What is the charge nurse?
100
You will need to run 3 sets of QC and 5 tests every 6 months to maintain this.
What is Glucometer certification?
100
This person will meet with you at 30 days, to see how your orientation is going.
Who is the director?
200
This is required when adjusting pump settings, hanging new bag or preparing to administer a bolus of high risk medications.
What is second nurse witness?
200
This is the handoff that occurs when care provider changes.
What is Bedside Report?
200
This person can see a patient without an order to educate them on nutrition/diet.
What is the dietician?
200
This is fed to patient's experiencing low blood sugar symptoms.
What is 15 gm. carbohydrates.
200
This person will meet with you at 60 days to see how your orientation is going.
Who is the Vice President of Nursing?
300
These results need to be communicated to the physician within 30 minutes of obtaining this information unless there is an order that covers the abnormal results.
What is critical test result?
300
These items are addressed during Purposeful Hourly Rounding.
What is Position, Potty, Pain and Possessions?
300
This person can assist with family during emergency situations, patient request, or even staff needs in regards to difficult situations.
What is Spiritual Care?
300
This person can see any diabetic patient, without a physician order, to confirm injection skills and educate as needed.
What is the Diabetic Educator?
300
You can do this in the cafeteria, gift shop, DME, or the coffee shop so you can get treats.
What is payroll deduct?
400
This is the best defense against spreading infection.
What is handwashing?
400
This is called to activate an Emergency Response.
What is "88"?
400
This person can assist with arranging next level of care, home care or other supportive services.
Who is the Social Worker?
400
This injection is given just before meals as it is rapid acting.
What is Novolog insulin (rapid acting).
400
This is completed when there is a near miss or actual issue that has arose.
What is a VOICE Report?
500
This will print off on all discharge instructions from the ER and discharge instruction of inpatients who were identified to be at risk for self harm.
What is the Suicide Hotline Number?
500
This will indicate if you need to use a Patient lifting/possession device.
What is a weight limit of 35 pounds.
500
This person can answer questions in regards to infection control.
Who is the Infection Control Manager/Coordinator?
500
This injection is long acting and only given once to twice daily.