Safety practices Flashcards
What are the 12 safety practices?
Knocks on clients door
Identifies client using to identifiers
Performed hand hygiene before an after performing any client care or handling supplies
Verifies care/order for client
Notes overall condition of client
Explain the procedure to client and provides for privacy
Elevates bed to promote good body mechanics
Consults manufacturers recommendations on equipment is involved
Dons, PPE, if indicated
Verifies facility policy and procedure and assembles appropriate equipment/supplies
Upon completion, lowers bad, apply side rails, according to the patient’s care, plan, places, light within reach
If any abnormal findings are present reports findings to charge nurse immediately