Safety Culture / Quality
Completing the Braden, turning and positioning every 2 hours, and preventative mattresses are measures for?
What is pressure ulcer prevention?
D/C, @, cc, are examples of these.
What are "Do not use abbreviations"?
Magnesium, calcium, phosphorus are examples of these.
What are concentrated electrolytes?
Calling 5555, staff member puts on blue vest, count number of staff and patients, checking every room, waiting for further instructions.
What is a code red?
Checking a patient's ID bracelet, Asking "what is your name?", verifying , verifying patient's medicare card are examples of these?
What is double identification?
Coumadin, insulin, heparin are examples of these.
What are high-alert medications?
- Surveillance of VRE, CRO, gastro, influenza
- Outbreak management
- Education, communication, reporting
are all components.
What is the IPAC program?
Highest quality of care, compassion, dignity, respect, safety and teamwork.
What are the values of the CIUSSS
Contains the date, names of the Nsg and Rehab team members working with the patient, goals, transfers, etc.
What are communication whiteboards?
Can be given in person or by phone when delays in prescribing would negatively affect the patient. Countersignature is only required for narcotics/controlled substances within 72h.
What are verbal orders?
Blue pharmaceutical waste disposal bins, red cytotoxic bins, or return to pharmacy. Never use regular garbage, sink or toilet.
What is waste management?
Before and after patient environment contact, before an aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure.
When are the four moments for hand hygiene?