Safety Flashcards
What’s a never-event?
Adverse (unfavorable) event that is measurable, identifiable, and can cause serious injury or death.
ARE PREVENTABLE
What did Kaiser Permantete do?
He implemented a culture of safety in 2001 that focused on 6 strategic themes
What are the 3 main components of a culture of safety?
Just Culture
Reporting Culture
Learning Culture
What is a sentinel event?
An event that could’ve caused death or injury, but may not have been preventable
What is a near-miss event?
Something that could’ve put the client in harm’s way but didn’t
What’s STEADI stand for?
Stopping
Elderly
Accidents,
Deaths,
And Injuries
What’s the minimum amount of protection required for droplet precautions?
Mask
Eye Protection (Goggles/ Face Shield)
What’s the minimum amount of protection required for airborne precautions?
N95 Mask
What’s the minimum amount of protection required for contact precautions?
Gloves
Gown
Where do you put someone who needs airborne precautions?
An AIIR Room
What does the AIIR in AIIR room stand for?
Airborne Infection Isolation Room
Who is most at risk for food poisoning?
Pregnant Women
Older Adults
Immunocompromised Patients
What were the 6 strategic themes that Kaiser Permantente implemented in his culture of safety in 2001?
Safe culture
Safe care
Safe staff
Safe support system
Safe place
Safe patients