Miscellaneous
True or False: Cefazolin and Ceftriaxone both require light protection (even during thawing)
False: Only cefazolin requires light protection
What is the DL group to contact EVS through Vocera
Environmental Service Leader DL
True or False: Pre-Filter cleaning is required during Terminal Monthly cleaning
True
How do you put in a BD pyxis ticket
Call pyxis support or use the online link +
During Unit Inspections you must _______ items in the pyxis machine.
touch/count/check all
Aerosols must be disposed where?
Separate Black Bin labeled Aerosols.
When a pharmacy refrigerator or freezer goes out of range. After fixed by facilities it must be monitored every ____ for ____ hours before medications can be placed back into the device.
hour for 24 hours.
How far in advance are you required to call out for your scheduled shift?
2 hours
How many units of medication can fit in a 1 x 1 Pyxis cubie?
10
All Black Bins in the main pharmacy should be ____ at all times?
Closed/Covered
What must be placed on a pharmacy refrigerator or freezer if out of range and unable to use.
Signage alerting caregivers device is out of service and to request medications from pharmacy.
During Unit Inspections: when removing expired medications from the unit, what must be documented in MedStorage?
Name of med, strength, and expiration date.
When exchanging OR trays on Fridays, how long does the expiration have to last?
Tuesday
Where should you dispose vial mate bags?
Red Sharps Bins
When an OBERT tray is used when should it be replaced after a call from nursing.
IMMEDIATELY
When expiring out medications during daily shifts when should items be expired out?
AT LEAST 24 hours prior to expiration date.
True or False: Non-sterile Peridox is allowed in the positive pressure room for floor cleaning at Union.
False: At Union we are only using sterile Peridox RTU
What is the max weight for a large Sharps container?
40 pounds
Technician Checklists: On weekdays the Midnight technician will hand off to the ___ technician.
7 am
During unit inspections non-controlled medications and code trays expiring within ___ days should be removed/replaced.
38