These containers should be emptied when it is noted that they are filled to just below the "full" line.
What are Sharps containers?
100
Precautions taken when dealing with patient's blood or body fluids.
What are Standard Precautions?
100
This is a federal regulation that requires a one-time form be signed by patient / guardian that is kept in their medical record and that requires providers to have available patient educational materials on the patient's right to confidentiality in healthcare.
What is HIPAA?
100
Amount of clearnance required from the ceiling / sprinkler system in a healthcare environment.
What is 18 inches?
100
Acceptable only in an emergency situation.
When is it acceptable to accept a Verbal Order from a provider?
200
Should be verified prior to rendering any treatment or care in the healthcare setting.
What are two patient identifiers, i.e. name, date of birth, address, etc.
200
These items should be discarded immediately after being emptied and not used for storage as they may carry insects and other infection risk.
What are cardboard shipping boxes?
200
This item should be utilized any time your computer screen contains patient information and is visible to outsiders?
What is a confidentiality screen?
200
Amount of area clearance required in a hallway or egress within a healthcare facility.
What is a minimum of 3 feet?
200
Emergency code for infant abduction.
What is Code Pink?
300
Stored in exam rooms in kits containing goggles, gloves, and masks.
What is Personal Protective Equipment used in healthcare?
300
Organisms that are resistant to many medications and that can create complex clinical conditions.
What are Drug Resistant Organisms, i.e. MRSA, VRE?
300
This document is require any time that personal health information is requested by someone other than the patient or parent / guardian.
What is a Release of Information Form?
300
"Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Spray", a process used when there is a fire that may be contained by staff onsite.
What is the acronym for P.A.S.S.?
300
These are items that all staff and providers should be able to locate.
What are eye wash stations, fire pull stations, emergency exit locations.
400
Mandatory equipment for administering injections of any kind.
What items are safety needles?
400
All horizontal surfaces and equipment that comes in contact with the patient are wiped clean with sanitizers between each patient.
What is our current practice for cleaning exam rooms and treatment areas?
400
This latest initiative is focused on protecting patient confidentiality with the implementation of Electronic Medical Records.
What is "Fair Warning"?
400
Twice Daily
What is the schedule for monitoring medication and lab refrigerator temperatures in the healthcare setting?
400
Department that is contacted when we are confronted with a patient or visitor who does not speak English.
What is MMC Translater Services?
500
28 Days
What is the time frame to discard a multi-dose vial of medication after it has been opened?
500
Donning a mask and following droplet precautions.
What is the appropriate approach to take when caring for a patient with diagnosed or suspected Tuberculosis?
500
Notify your Manager or Practice Administrator if you come across this possible situation that may put the patient, provider, or practice at risk.
What is a Breach of Privacy?
500
Hazardous material spill / release - emergent situation
What is "Code Orange"?
500
Where you find the necessary information when an unexpected chemical exposure occurs.
What is the MSDS list (online accessible via the MMC Intranet)?