Team
Scheduler receives results and documents initials on the log sheet.
How do we close the loop on our Pathology process?
PAT phone call, admission, pre-op
When do we confirm a patient's ride?
Overlap hospital for urgent or emergent transfers; also preferred for direct transfers.
What is Swedish Medical Center
Annotation on Advantx schedule or color coded
How do we identify a patient has a DNR?
Pre-op nurse initiates this at bedside prior to block administration.
Block timeout
Hampden & Pennsylvania
Where is our primary designated evacuation area?
In the Sterile Corridor, away from windows
Where is the best place to shelter in the event of a tornado?
Required before the beginning of season, otherwise donning a mask at all times.
What is the flu vaccine?
Serious Event Analysis
What is an SEA?
iPrivilege
How do we verify provider credentials?
If packaging becomes compromised or as directed by manufacturer of the packaging.
What is event-related sterility?
Sterilization indicator, expiration date, and integrity of the packaging
What should be inspected prior to opening any sterile supply?
Within 10 seconds
How long should it take you to walk to an eyewash station?
Must only be used in emergencies, must be exposed to 270 deg F for 4 minutes
What is immediate use steam sterilization?
Used in every case when sponges are used and when a large cavity is opened.
What are count bags?
Performs a final sweep of their respective area in the event of an evacuation.
What is one of the charge/supervisor's last responsibilities in the event of an evacuation?
2; Sterile Corridor & Periop Area
How many and what are the smoke compartments in the facility?
This is implemented when a utility outage causes the fire alarm systems to be down.
What is a Fire Watch?
The Administrator can delegate this to nurse supervisors usually under the direction of the Fire Dept.
Who can shut off the med gas valves in the event of an emergency?
Emergent Blood
What is the verbiage used when requesting blood from the Blood Bank?
Time, distance, shielding
What are the basic principles for reducing external radiation dose?
Nurses' Station in the event of an emergency to await further instruction
What is the designated 'Command Center'?
cell phones, text messages, runners
What are alternate forms of communication if facility phones are inoperable?
Patient reads and completes form upon checking in to the facility, otherwise a family or staff member may be used as a reader.
How is literacy assessed at your facility?
Attestation on Medical Passport or signed in person upon check-in
How are the Rights & Responsibilities, Notice of Privacy Practices & Physician Disclosure presented to the patient?