safety Flashcards
infectious process
pathogen, reservoir, port of exit, mode of transmission, port of entry, susceptible host
NPSG goal 7
reduce health care associated infections
major sites for HAIs
wounds, resp. and urinary tracts, blood
risk factors for HAI
number of employees with direct contact, types and number of invasive procedures, length of hospitalization, therapy received
PPE types
standard (tier 1, all patients) and transmission based (tier 2)
transmission based / tier 2 PPE
airborne, droplet, contact, protective
airborne
N95 mask when entering room
droplet
surgical mask and goggles within 2 m of patient
contact
gloves, gown
order put on PPE
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
remove PPE order
gloves, goggles, gown, mask
NPSG goal 9
reduce risk of patient harm resulting from falls
STEADI - CDC
STopping Elderly Accidents Death and Injuries
University hospital safety rounds
4 Ps, pain, potty, position, personal items
restraints use
reduce risk of injury from fall, prevent interruption of tx, prevent removal of life support, reduce risk of injury to others