Safety Flashcards

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adverse event

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results in harm to the patient that is unrelated to their medical condition

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what to do when an incident happens

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incident report
document the event
investigate why it happened and prevention strategies
disclosure of the incident

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2
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critical incident

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adverse event that results in significant physical impairment or loss of life

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3
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good catch/near miss

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event caught before reaching patient

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4
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passive health promotion

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public health and government legislative interventions

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5
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active health promotion

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individual is involved through changes in lifestyle

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6
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fire extinguishers: PASS

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pull the pin
aim low
squeeze
sweep the extinguisher

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7
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fire safety: REACT

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remove those in immediate danger
ensure doors are closed
activate the alarm
call
try to extinguish the fire
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8
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restraints

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physical, chemical, or environmental means of controlling an individual’s behaviour or actions

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physical restraint

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immobilizes a patient or a patient’s extremity

for patient who are at risk of harming self or others

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10
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chemical restraint

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any form of psychoactive medication used to intentionally inhibit a particular behaviour or movement

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