Infection Prevention
When are the three opportunities for hand hygiene?
Before caring for patients
Between contact with different patients and between tasks on the same patient
After caring for a patient
How often should staff round on patients?
Hourly
What items are used to identify a High Fall Risk patient?
Yellow items - door sign, armband, lap blanket, non skid socks
Where should the foley bag remain at all times?
below the level of the bladder
Which type of precautions should be used when caring for all patients?
Standard
True or false: only an RN can collect a specimen from a catheter?
True
How do you know a piece of equipment has been cleaned?
the equipment is covered by a clear plastic bag
The hospitals model for purposeful hourly rounding is PEEPS. What does PEEPS stand for?
Pain, Elimination, Environment, Position, Smile
How often should a foley bag be emptied?
every 4-6 hours, if half full, prior to ambulating or transferring patient off unit.
Alcohol based hand rub can be used in place of hand washing except _________ and __________.
when hands are visibly soiled
if the patient has C Diff
The acronym GREAT is a communication tool used to connect with our patients in a way that aligns with our mission, vision, and values. what does GREAT stand for?
Greet
Relate
Explain
Ask
Thank
How often should foley care be completed?
once per shift -> with soap and water