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Name 3 items used in the Hospital to prevent falls.
Bed Alarms, Chair Alarms, Yellow Socks, Fall Signage, Yellow Wristband, Gait Belt, Seat Belts for Wheelchairs, Fall Signage, Ceiling Tiles
What is the proper placement for your employee identification badge?
Above Waist, Typically Left or Right Chest Area, Within Plain View.
Sharps Containers need to be changed out when they're ___ full.
2/3
What actions do you take if you come in contact with bodily fluids without PPE in place?
1. Clean area with soap and water
2. Use Eye Wash Station if eyes are splashed.
3. Report to your Supervisor.
Items in storage areas must be ___ inches from the ceiling.
18 inches
Infection Control abbreviation, PPE, stands for ______ ________ _______.
Infection Control abbreviation, PPE, stands for Personal Protective Equipment.
Red Trash Bags indicate what?
Biohazardous Material, bodily fluids.
Why is cardboard not allowed in patient care areas, on stored on the floor?
1. Infection Control
2. Insect Breeding Ground
3. Fire Safety
True or False: Emotional Support Animals are considered Service Animals.
False: Emotional Support Animals are considered Service Animals.
PAM Health allows Service Animals, however do not recognize or permit Emotional Support Animals.
What does NO PASS ZONE mean to you?
Respond to any call ight and any alarm. Regardless of the department you're associated with. No Pass Zone applies to every employee, at any given time.
What does the Emergency Response Acronym P.A.S.S. stand for?
P - Pull the pin
A - Aim at the base of the fire
S - Squeeze the trigger
S - Sweep from side to side to cover the area
Are Space Heaters allowed in the hospital?
No, because they're a fire hazard.
True or False: Only Clinical staff are expected to enter Isolation Rooms?
False: Only Clinical staff are permitted to enter Isolation Rooms?
All departments, all employees have been educated on proper hand washing and donning/doffing PPE, so anyone can enter any type of Isolation Room.
Emergency Response Procedure for R.A.C.E. is a reminder for staff to _____ ______ ______ ________.
Emergency Response Procedure for R.A.C.E. is a reminder for staff to Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
True or False: Any staff, visitor or patient can call a Rapid Response.
True: Any staff, visitor or patient can call a Rapid Response.
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is proper _______ ______.
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is proper Hand Hygiene.
What is the main reason linen carts are required to be covered?
Infection Control
True or False: Staff injured at work have 48 hours to report.
False: Staff injured at work have 48 hours to report.
Staff must report the injury prior to ending their shift, best practice is to report in real time.
What actions need to be taken if you encounter a spill?
1. Ensure the spill is covered.
2. Do not leave the spill/area.
3. Cover/Clean area.
4. Call for assist.
5. Assess if chemical spill, refer to SDS.
6. Clean area, report to EVS if additional cleaning is needed.
True or False: Employees are required to report Abuse/Neglect only if the employee has witnessed.
False: Employees are required to report Abuse/Neglect only if the employee has witnessed.
Any Abuse/Neglect is required to be reported immediately, this can be based off of patient or family comments, actions, or signs/symptoms.
Who is required to utilize the Interpreter Services, and how is it accessed?
Any time a patient does not speak English as their preferred language. We do NOT have certified translators, staff are not permitted to translate.
Refer to your badge buddy. Dial 1-844-350-2271. Hospital Code: 6801
True or False: You encounter a trash bin overflowing, you should smash it down with your hands or shoes before removing and replacing the trash bin liner?
False - You are not aware of sharps, bodily fluids, and/or other possible items that could cause you injury. If trash bin is overflowing, remove liner from bin, collect items that may have fallen on the floor, and replace a new liner.
Side Note: Do not smash trash down with shoes either, needles can puncture shoes and bodily fluids can saturate socks, shoes and pants.
What number is dialed in order to page overheard?
7777
What determines the Dwell Time of cleaning agents used throughout the hospital?
The Chemical in use, and the organism/fungi you're trying to eliminate. The labels on the chemicals provide information about dwell time requirements.
Where is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manual located?
Where is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manual located? 1st Floor, Back Hallway by Materials