Risky Business
Before administering a medication, the nurse discovers the incorrect patient name on the label. After notifying pharmacy, what should she/he then do?
Submit an incident report.
What are the two patient identifiers used at BHSF?
Name and date of birth.
What is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection?
Proper hand hygiene/handwashing.
What do the blue and red falling star symbols seen outside patient room doors signify?
Fall Risks.
How often is the AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey offered at BHSF?
Annually.
Within how many days of an incident occurring should an incident report be submitted?
Three days.
Who is responsible for fall prevention and patient safety?
EVERYONE!
"Use Alarms Safely: Make improvements to ensure that alarms on medical equipment are heard and responded to on time" is an example of which TJC safety standards?
National Patient Safety Goals.
What should you do if you discover an oxygen tank left upright without a stand?
Locate a stand to safely place it in and if one cannot be located, immediately notify Respiratory Therapy to assist. Never leave a tank upright without a stand.
While the AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey is available, when and where can you complete it?
You can complete it anytime, anywhere, from any computer or tablet device.
Which BHSF department is responsible for the identification of practices, systems, or processes that have the potential for putting patients and/or visitors at risk of injury?
Risk Management.
What should you do if you discover a spill on the floor?
Clean it up or call Environmental Services and place a caution cone at the area. Do NOT leave a wet floor unattended.
What are the "Five moments of hand hygiene"?
1. Before patient contact.
2. After body fluid exposure risk.
3. After patient contact.
4. After contact with patient surroundings.
5. Before aseptic procedure.
Which entities and/or departments does the BHSF Mobile Simulation provide services for?
Any and all. The Patient Safety Simulation Lab serves all departments/entities customizing content and simulations to their needs with the help of subject matter experts.
Why does BHSF conduct the AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey?
It is used as a tool to assess the culture of patient safety across the organization because patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality.
Who is responsible for completing an incident report?
The person who discovers the incident or the person with the most knowledge regarding the incident.
What is the name of the monthly, BHSF newsletter that focuses on patient safety topics?
The "Patient Safety Compass".
What code can be called by patients and families when they notice clinical changes and assistance does not seem to be immediately available?
Code HELP.
What do you call an event or situation that has the potential to cause an adverse event, but fails to do so by chance or because it was intercepted?
Near miss.
How can you access the AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey?
It can be accessed from the Baptist Health Pineapple Connect/intranet home page or via a link sent to your e-mail.
What is the term used for an occurrence, accident or event not consistent with the routine care of a patient or routine operation of a healthcare facility whether or not an injury occurred?
An incident.
Who is your entity's Patient Safety Officer?
Answer will vary per entity. Provide name of PSO from entity you are located if not known by Jeopardy player.
What is the name given to BHSF staff who are trained to promote safety and who share information, tips, goals and practices related to safety within their departments?
Patient Safety Champions.
What is the week in March celebrating patient safety called?
Patient Safety Awareness Week!
How many times can you take the AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey?
You may take the survey only once.