Patient Identification
How many identifiers are used for providing care, treatment, or services?
Two
When should a patients medication list be reviewed/updated?
At every visit.
What two identifiers can be used to accurately identify a patient?
Name, date of birth, or other unique patient identifier
How are patients initially screened for falls?
Upon registration.
What is the process for making sure you are administering the correct medication?
Verify patient and correct medication by scanning.
What do you do if a patient cannot speak English?
Have patient identify their preferred language and call interpretive services
Who can take a critical result via telephone.
Only licensed personnel (nurse, provider, etc.)
When do we need to clean items such as exam tables, equipment, etc.?
After each patient use
What would you do if you felt a patient was at risk for self harm or suicide?
Do not leave the patient alone and notify the provider.
How long is a multi-use liquid medication good for after opened/punctured?
28 days (must be labeled with expiration date on the bottle/vial)
Who can interpret for a non-English speaking patient?
A certified interpreter (may not be family or support person)
Who would you call if physician is not answering?
Supervisor
What is our hand hygiene compliance goal at SEH?
90%
What would you do if you identified a patient safety event or potential concern?
Enter a Quantros safety event.
What are the temperature ranges for medication refrigerators?
35-46 degrees Fahrenheit/2-8 degrees Celsius.
When can a minor give consent to treat for themselves?
Pregnancy, STD testing &/or treatment, drug or substance abuse, legally married or emancipated.
Critical results must be communicated within ______ to a licensed provider.
1 hour
When must hand hygiene be performed using soap and water vs foam?
Before and after eating, after using the restroom, and when visibly soiled.
What safety measures are in place for patients having an in office procedure?
Make sure you have the correct patient. Obtain informed consent. Verify with the patient or family that this is the correct place on the patient's body. Have provider mark the correct side.
What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time.