How do we ensure that we are speaking to the correct patient?
What is Two Patient Identifiers
Best way to stop the spread of germs
Hand Hygiene- foam in and out of patient rooms, wash hands when visibly soiled or taking care of C-Diff patient
Medications should be stored this way
Locked
-Do not block locking mechanism to keep drawer open, ensure carts are locked in lobby, medications should not be left out at nurses station and WOWs
Eye-wash station location
Decon room
Where would you find information on policies and procedures?
PolicyTech
Computer that assists with EPIC downtime
What is the BCA Computer: Business Continuity Access Computer located across from room 18
Purple Disinfection Wipes Dwell time
What is 2 minutes
Barcode Scanning Percentage
95%
RACE stands for
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and extinguish/evacuate
What is the process for labeling specimens?
1. Scan and confirm pt identifiers
2. Print label
3. Label at the bedside
Who is Dr. Abdallah Dalabih
Isolation technique to prevent cross contamination from room to room
Negative Pressure
-Rooms 13 and 14
-HEPA Filters
How many days is a multi-dose vial good for?
The revised expiration date or BUD for an MDV shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) days unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
All corridors must have a minimum of ____ foot clearance at all times for direct access and evacuation
8
-This includes carts, computers, and other equipment.
Drinks must have a lid and stored in designated drink stations when not in use
- No food
-We should not be preparing medications at the nurses station as it could be considered a potential contaminated work area. OSHA 1910.1030(d)(2)(ix)
Chief Privacy Officer
Who is Lauren Parsons
Find the three things wrong with this picture
1. Linen basket over flowing
2. Mask not covering nose
3. Face cover- clean or dirty?
What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
Assess and document in the patient’s record, patient activity, mood, behavior, and environmental safety at least every four (4) hours.
What suicide screening tool do we use?
Columbia Suicide Severity
Safety Officer
Who is Joe Martinez
How often are BP cuffs cleaned and changed out?
Between each patient use and switched out quarterly
Max dose for antipyretic SDO: Acetaminophen and ibuprofen
Ibuprofen- 600mg
List three single patient use items mentioned in TJC consultant email
Tape, green oxygen christmas trees, and skin cleaning products ( Hydrogen peroxide, hibiclens, ect)
S.T.A.R.T
Smile and greet warmly
Tell your name, role and what to expect
Active listening and assist
Rapport and relationship building
Thank the person