These two items are provided at the front entry for patients to prevent spread of germs
Hand sanitizer and face masks
100
This is considered mandatory PPE for patients during their dental treatment
What are patient safety glasses
100
This form can be completed to share information that may help prevent similar mistakes from occurring in other clinics and with other providers
What is the patient safety report
100
This protective barrier is considered the standard of care for endodontic procedures
What is a rubber dam
100
This "guide" should be present on the walls for patients in case of fire
what is the fire escape plan
200
These are the three patient identifiers
What is the name, date of birth, and social security number
200
This is important to update and document at each appointment at least annually to ensure the patient's safety during treatment
What is reviewing the medical history
200
This portion of the patient safety report is not mandatory, and can be left anonymous
What is the "contacts" section
200
This should be taken at all exam appointments as a routine medical screening tool
What is the blood pressure
200
The gauges on these should be monitored and recorded daily in case the patient "runs out of gas"
What are the oxygen tanks and breathing masks
300
This person is required to be present in the beginning, during, and after all sedation appointments
What is an escort
300
This is considered to be essential for optimal safety when extracting teeth, removing crowns, or removing other solid materials that could potentially be aspirated
What is a throat pack
300
These are the four main categories for patient safety reports
What is Harm, No Harm, Near Miss, Unsafe Condition
300
These are utilized to dispose of blood soaked gauze and other hazardous materials from patients
What is the red biohazard bag
300
These are located in several sinks in each clinic case a patient or provider looks a little too close...
What are the safety eye wash stations
400
These should be secured at the COB each day to protect patients information
What are the Dental Records
400
This written format ensures that patients receive proper treatment after being transferred between different providers and clinics
What is SBAR
400
This is the second most common patient safety report
Too many x rays taken / wrong x rays taken
400
This informs providers of a potential medical condition that may have severe consequences
What is the medical warning sticker
400
These members of your clinic are the experts at completing patient safety reports and can answer questions or complete the reports for you
What are the patient safety advocates
500
These are located near the front desk to improve overall patient care
What are ICE cards
500
Time and Date, Procedure, Patient Consent, Doctor and Assistant Signatures
What are the key components of the time out sticker
500
This is the most common patient safety report
What is incorrect transfer of information on the 603
500
This is recorded by number, amount, and directions and audited to ensure patients are not receiving unsafe amounts
What are prescription drugs
500
These are required for less routine procedures that may be more invasive and have more serious complications