Mod 2 - Safety & Compliance Flashcards
list regulatory bodies
- OSHA
- Joint Commission
- College of American Pathologists
- Clinical Laboratory and Standards Institute
- CDC
define BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN STANDARD
OSHA mandated set of requirements concerning protection against pathogenic microorganisms transmitted via blood causing human disease
what does the blood borne pathogen standard require
- implementation of work practice & engineering controls to prevent exposure incidents
- exposure control plan
- plan of action after exposure
- use of PPE
define STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
basic level of infection-control practices health care workers must perform before, during, and after pt encounter
after accidental to bodily fluids, you administer first aid. after, you and the pt must get blood testing done to determine if any of you have which diseases?
HIV, Hep B, & Hep C
what information needs to be included in sharps injury log?
- date & time of incident
- type of sharps
- parties involved
- location
- detailed description of how injury occurred
describe the Joint Commission
independent, non-government, and nonprofit organization accredits & certifies health care organizations
describe the National Patient Safety Goals (NSPGs) Program
- sets requirements for issues including accurate ID, communication of test results, and training of professionals to increase pt safety
- requires 2 factor ID of pts
What do CLSI guidelines cover that is pertinent to phlebotomists?
- venipuncture
- dermal puncture
- Phelbotomist’s safety
- equipment
What is the proper order of draw?
- yellow top/blood culture
- light blue
- serum tubes w/or without activator and w/or without gel
- heparin w/or without gel plasma separator
- purple
- grey
what are yellow-top tubes
sodium polyanethol sulfate (SPS)
what are the light blue top tubes
sodium citrate (coagulation)
what are red-speckled top tubes
serum tubes
what are green top tubes
heparin
what are purple/lavender top tubes
EDTA
what are grey top tubes
sodium fluoride or potassium oxalate
after getting a needlestick injury, what should you immediately do
wash area with soap & water
t/f: only implied consent is required
false; verbal and implied consent are required
what is considered the limit number of attempts
2
if a hematoma appears at venipuncture site during blood draw, what should you do
stop venipuncture
if pt shows any difficulties during venipuncture, what should you do
stop venipuncture
define QUALITY ASSURANCE
laboratory standards the CDC established to help maintain highest level of test accuracy possible
differentiate between quality control and quality assurance
- quality control: reliability
- quality assurance: accuracy
what is usually the problem when the centrifuge is making unusual noises/vibrating more than it should
balancing