UN safety Flashcards
Def pt safety
Reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within hc syst and use of best practices shown to lead to optimal pt outcomes
Enviro factors for safety
Home: CO detector, smoke alarm, steps, lighting
Work: chemical hazard, temp, machines
UN health history data for safety
- Age
- Psychosocial development
- Age-related risks
- Cognitive awareness
- Sensory perception
- Mobility
- Health state/safety awareness
- Emotional state
- Selfcare practice
What is leading cause of injuries among canadian 65 yo +
Falls
Risk of fall prevention by
Lighting, sensory aids, footwear, educate, assessment tools, call bell…
Factors affecting skin integrity
- Age
- Mobility
- Nutrition
- Edema
- Elimination
- Body temp
- Mental status
- Sensation
- Chronic medical conditions
Risk factors for skin breakdown
Pressure
Moisture
Friction
Shear
Age
Actions to improve skin integrity
- Document changes(redness/blisters)
- Keep pt skin dry (clean after urine)
- Reposition pt frequently (2hr)
- Avoid friction/pressure…
- Eating well balanced diet
- Investigate/manage incontinence
- Protect skin from cold snd sun
When to use restraints
Last resort, under informed consent
Incident report is
Confidential doc describing any pt incident occurring in premises of hc organization and completed by nurse if witnessed or (in)directly involved
What are concept maps
Key ideas/thoughts, to learn/teach, starts with question in mind ex priority problem
