Environment of Care
Exit signs must remain this during all hours of the day & night
What is "Illuminated"
This is the most common HIPAA violation
What is faxing to an incorrect number?
This document is required to outline emergency plan for disaster like floods or fires
What is an emergency preparedness plan?
These must be maintained to ensure safety of stored medications
What are "temperature logs"?
This standardized tool is used for fall risk assessment in hospitals
What is the "Morse Fall Scale"?
Look up! The NFPA requires that these be free from water marks/ damage.
What are ceiling tiles?
These are the critical components of Informed Consent Documentation
What are risks/benefits/ alternatives
Propping open of these presents a major risk in the event of a fire
What are doors?
Once a multidose vial is punctured it must be used within this time frame
What is 28 days (unless specified differently by the manufacturer)?
This type of audit should be done monthly to ensure integrity of products
What is checking for expired supplies?
What are considered fire risks and are often caused by improper bed movement?
What are wall penetrations?
This document allows patients to express their wishes regarding medical treatment if they are unable to communicate
What is "advanced directive"?
TJC standards state that hallway clearance must be a minimum of this many feet
What is 8 feet?
This process verifies a patient's identity before any medication administration
What is two patient identifiers?
When performing crash carts checks the defibrillator strips must match what?
What is the date checked?
Temperatures out of compliance require this documentation
What are "interventions"?
Restrains should be reassessed with subsequent documentation every ____ blank hours
What is 2 hours?
This manual is located on Parkweb and provides information on hazardous chemicals
What is SDS or MSDS?
Reassessment of effectiveness for oral pain medications should be this long after medication administration
What is 60 minutes?
What are oxygen tanks?
This distance must be maintained from the ceiling to an item (such as shelving)
What is 18"?
What are Interpreter services?
Hospitals must be able to provide food, water, and medical supplies without external assistance during a disaster for what length of time?
What is 96 hours?
This process involves comparing a patient's current medication orders to those previously taken to avoid errors
What is medication reconciliation?
The Joint Commission mandates that general hospital policies must be reviewed and updated with this frequency
What is every 3 years?