Infection control
Most important task to prevent spreading of infections
What is handwashing
Dial 1000
What I do when there is an emergency on the unit.
Reporting of safety issues in encouraged, a non punitive culture is established and learning from errors is supported.
What is the culture of safety
Do not talk about patients in public areas
Patient information is not in public view
What is right to confidentiality
Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Time
What is AIDET
Clean off all visible debris, fully open scissors, evenly spread instruments in the red biohazard container, spay both sides of instruments with pretreatment, then place a damp towel over the instruments.
What is the PreKleanz process
Code Green
What is the code for a hazardous spill
Identify patient correctly
What is a national patient safety goal
Use 2 forms of identification: Name and DOB
Knock on the door prior to entering
Close doors and curtains when performing patient care
What is the right to privacy
Robin Fowler
Who is our facility compliance and privacy officer
This is where I can find hard surface cleaner dwell times.
What is on one of my badges.
What is the container label.
Code Silver
What is the code for an active shooter
How to report a safety concern
What is Verge
Using an interpreter cart for patients who are limited English proficient.
Assistance with access to reading glasses
Using hearing enhancement devices
What is the right to effective communication
This is where I can find policies
Proper hand hygiene
Wear proper PPE
Cleaning equipment between patients
Code Pink
What is the code for a child/infant abduction
Interim life safety measures-ILSM
What is administrative actions required to temporarily compensate for hazards posed by an existing fire protection feature deficiency or impairment
Fully explaining procedure to patient and having them sign a form prior to the procedure indicating that they understand risks and benifits
What is an informed consent
This is how I know I am using a product the correct way
What is consulting the IFU (manufacturers instructions for use)
This container is considered full when contents reach the full line indicated on the container
What is a sharps container
Call EVS spills line
Code Black
What is the code for activation of hospital incident command system.
PASS and RACE
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Rescue, Activate alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
Nearest fire extinguisher is in the hall
This is what I do to ensure the patient knows who is caring for them
Wear my name tag with name facing out and above the waist and introduce myself
This is where I can find the PADS and SDS sheets