Quality and Safety Flashcards
1
Q
You are asked to initiate a opioid PCA service in your hospital
a) how would you ensure patient safety? 70%
b) what are the key components to include in designing an order form 30%
A
Design - engagement of stakeholders - surgeons, nurses ,anaesthetists
Equipment - standardised throughout hospital
Protocols - referral, patient selection, nursing observations, O2 requirement, high risk patients eg OSA, obesity,
Training and Implementation of staff
Audit and follow up and ongoing education
B
Patient Details
PCA Order - standardised - including drug, concentration and preparation, dilution, final concentration, bolus dose , lockout time
details of prescriber and contact
oxygen prescription
Naloxone emergency order
