CTU/ SAFE VERBAL
On your CTU hangtag and Trainers are having new hires add to contacts in their phones.
Where are the scannable bags in the ED?
Yellow zone RN station
switch the monitor on monitor mode
You have a patient who has blood running. The nurse told you the patient has had blood running for over an hour, so I don't have to go with you. Is this true or False?
FALSE. If a patient has blood running no matter what an RN must go with their patients.
What happens if you don't put F2F or Phone on a TTR?
Legally you did not get a safe verbal handoff and no proof that you did.
When do you call CTU?
what app do you use to open lost belongings?
PowerApps
What 3 pieces of information MUST you get from the Nurse if the patient is on a cardiac monitor?
HR, RR, AND O2 FOR EVERY CARDIAC TRIP
Patient is in restraints
Yes. If a patient is in restraints someone MUST accompany them.
If someone accompanies you on a trip, should you document it on TTR?
YES! it will let the next transporter know someone needs to accompany and confirms that you did have someone if any situations arise.
When is it Not necessary to call CTU?
when dropping off a patient the testing area or RN will call.
what do you do if the patient does not have belonings?
scan patient wristband enter in location they are going to and NO belongings or family took belongings.
are we allowed to change batteries on monitors?
No
Patient's HR is 121. What should I do?
Let the RN know that the patient is out of range, and you can't take them alone.
How newly printed must a TTR be for you to use it?
1 hour
What are acceptable ranges for cardiac transport?
HR between 50-120
RR between 12-20
O2 92% OR GREATER
RN has already bagged up belongings in drawstring bag. What do you do?
Still get a scannable bag. The drawstrings are not trackable.
If a patient is on a pulse ox only what is needed?
A RN to go with you.
Your patient is on a feeding tube. The Nurse pauses the pump, so no fluid is running through the tubing. Can you take this patient?
NO. The nurse MUST disconnect the tubing from the patient. leaving it connected even if it isn't running poses a risk for the patient to aspirate. Aspiration is when fluids are breathed into the lungs through the windpipe. It can also happen when something goes back into your throat from your stomach. This results in cough, shortness of breath, wheezing and in severe case, and choking.
Why do we need to put TTR in folders and not leave in charts?
It signifies that the trip is over, and we keep these tickets in case any situations arise.
Patient has items that don't fit in a bag. Such as a cane or walker. What to do?
Use extra stickers on scannable bag to help keep track of belongings.
Is normal sinus rhythm an acceptable answer when getting your cardiac information?
NO!
You are picking up a patient from their room. A tele sitter is in the corner. You ask the RN about it, and they tell you that the patient can go without an escort. what do you do?
Kindly state that it is against our policy to take a patient anywhere without a nursing escort if the patient is ordered a tele sitter. If the RN disagrees call the office and we will explain our policy.
Do we document heart monitor information of TTR?
YES! it lets the next transporter know what their vitals were at the beginning of the trip and an easy reference in case a condition is call and someone has to give an SBAR.