Safety Flashcards
What is an adverse event?
results in unintended harm
What is errors of commission?
action was not completed as intended
What is errors of omission?
failure of doing an action that should have been completed
What is a sentinel event?
unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury, or the risk thereof
What is the #1 cause of sentinel events?
patient falls
What is the leading cause of harm?
communication
What are the risk factors for children younger than 5?
home accidents
What are the risk factors for school-age children?
injury at home, school, for in transient
What are the risk factors for adolescents?
MVA
substance abuse
suicide
What are the risk factors for adults?
associated with lifestyle habits
What what age does the risk for falls develop?
65
What are the 5 P’s of hourly rounding?
Pain
Personal needs
Position
Placement
Prevent falls
When should you use lift equipment?
if you have to lift more than 35lbs of patients wt
When using restraints, what should you document?
behaviors that make restraints necessary and type of restraint
What are some seizure precautions?
-pad side rails
-maintain airway
-protect head
