Safety Flashcards
What are some of the 2022 National Patient safety goals?
Improve accuracy of pt identification
prevent mistakes in surgery
Use alarms safely
prevent infection
What are the 3 levels of errors
- Adverse event -unintended harm
- near miss- could have harmed the pt but did not
- Sentinel event- harm that results in death
WHy is having a culture of safety important?
To address errors and preventing recurrences
What is Hand off communication?
Takes place when there is a transfer of care
What is HIPPA and what are their main objectives?
Individuals could maintain health insurance between jobs
Maintain confidentiality of all patient health information
What are some incidental disclosures of PHI?
Overheard conversations
White boards
Waiting rooms
Sign in sheets
What are some risk factors for a fall risk?
> 65
History of falls
Impaired mobility
Impaired sensory perception
Weakness
Confusion
Medication
New environment
What is a side effect vs an adverse drug reactions
ADRs are similar to side effects, but they’re always harmful or negative. By comparison, side effects are generally bad, but they can sometimes be neutral or beneficial
What are some patient risk when using restraints ?
Pressure ulcers
Incontinence
Death
Agitation
Humiliation
Confusion
When do you use non behavioral restraints? Documentation?
When a pt is confused and needs to be restrained for their safety and health
Must chart restraints assessment every 2 hrs
New order obtained every 24 hrs
When do you use behavioral restraints? Documentation?
When a pt is aware of their actions but choose to do do harm to themselves or others anyways
Must chart restraint assessment every 15 min
New order every 4 hours
Provider must lay eyes on pt
What are some alternatives to using restraints ?
More frequent observations
Getting a sitter or family to watch
Reorientation
What are standard precautions?
Using caution for anything that is wet and not yours
What is a MDRO?
A multi drug resistant organism
