The Healthcare Team

Question 1

What is the job of the healthcare team?

Answer 1

To provide a safe, effective and happy experience for the patient

Question 2

What is the basis of a patient-H.C. Team relationship?

Answer 2

Trust

Question 3

Who do the H.C. Team provide care to?

Answer 3

Patients AND families

Question 4

What does ALARA stand for and what does it mean?

Answer 4

“As Low As Reasonably Achievable”

Refers to the “power” of ultrasound, we use the lowest power possible to avoid heating tissue and causing bubbles

Low power, use freeze when not in use.

Question 5

What is a technical impression?

Answer 5

A summary documentation sheet of an exam

Question 6

What is vital in a H.C. Team?

Answer 6

Communication.

Knowledge is shared so everyone is in the loop.

Question 7

How long should exams take?

• Abdomen
• Gynae
• OB
• Echo

Answer 7

AB - 20

Gynae - 20

OB - 45

Echo - 60

Question 8

What does failure to communicate cause?

Answer 8

Potential harm to patient

Lack of trust between colleagues

Question 9

4 Skills needed to communicate w/ a H.C. Team.

Answer 9

1) Appropriate Assertion
- Speak up for self
- Express concerns

2) Critical Language
- Speaking directly about problem
- Use wording that expresses urgency and seriousness
- “I’m concerned” “I’m uncomfortable”

3) Situational Awareness
- Understand big picture
- Think ahead
- Plan for situational changes

4) Debriefing
- Team assessment
- Ways to improve

Question 10

Four core concepts regarding patient care

Answer 10

1) Dignity and Respect

2) Information Sharing
(With patient)

3) Participation
(Patients and families are involved)

4) Collaboration
(Patients, families, H.C. Providers and hospital leaders

Question 11

Goal of patient education?

Answer 11

Assist patients, families or communities in achieving optimal health by developing their knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and improve their health.

Question 12

List types/factors of patient education

Answer 12

• Provided info on their healthcare plan
• Provided with info on how to prep for exam
• Given detail of exam
• Instructions for next steps after exam
• Explain positions, breathing techniques
• Approximate time exam will take
• Follow up care
• Check for understanding (teach back)
• Answer questions before exam
• Provide written instruction if necessary