Unit 1 - Basics of TJC Accreditation Flashcards
What are the isolation categories used at COA?
(Give an example of each)
- Airborne (Chicken Pox, TB),
- Droplet (German Measles, Meningitis),
- Contact (MRSA draining wounds, Lice)
(See Isolation Precautions Guide for an extensive list)
What is the PPE process for transporting a patient on contact isolation?
Airborne or Droplet Precautions: The patient must wear a surgical mask during transport
Contact Precautions: When appropriate, have patient wash hands prior to transport.
For ambulatory or wheelchair assisted patients, change patient’s gown or cover clothes with clean gown prior to transport. When appropriate, drape the stretcher or wheel chair assisted patient with a sheet or other clean cover.
(See “Transporting Patients on Isolation Precautions”)
What is the kill time for
- Cavi Wipes?
- Sani-wipes?
- Bleach wipes?
Where is the expiration date located for these wipes?
Kill time for the:
- Cavi Wipes is 1 minute.
- Sani-Wipes is 2 minutes.
- Bleach wipes is 4 minutes.
(The expiration date is on the side of the container.)
How often are refrigerator and freezer temps monitored?
Refrigerator and freezer temps are continually monitored by the Primex system and recorded in the electronic system every 8 hours.
Refrigerators/freezers that are unable to be monitored by an electronic device, departments will adhere to the “Down Time” procedure for monitoring.
Why monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures?
Refrigerator & freezer temps are monitored to ensure that correct temperature is maintained for items stored in the department’s refrigerators/freezers.
What are reportable diseases?
Reportable diseases are those that require mandatory reporting.
A list, along with the plan for reporting these diseases is available in LuciDoc under the Infection Control Policy and Procedure Manual, titled: Reportable Communicable Diseases/Reporting Procedure.
Where do a discharged patient’s medications need to be placed?
Return Bin (and/or) Lowest ring on Just in Time pole
How are look-alike sound-alike (LASA) medications identified? Where can you find this list if Lucidoc is not available?
Tall man lettering, symbol on medication label (if from pharmacy), med pyxis segregation. List available in LuciDoc.
(Updated list hung in med rooms.)
What precautions do we take for Protect From Light medications?
Meds on the PFL list are protected from light during storage and transport by pharmacy. Some meds must be protected throughout administration.
(List available in LuciDoc.)
How are High Alert Medications identified?
Indicated on EMAR, and on High Alert Medication policy available in LuciDoc.
What is the process for Hazardous Medications?
Know the classification of the hazardous medication. Follow the guidelines for PPE, administration, and disposal of syringes, tubing, etc. based on whether it is category 1, 2, or 3.
(List available in LuciDoc. Category listed in eMAR.)
When do topical medications expire?
Topical medications are good for one year, unless that date goes beyond use date (expiration date by manufacturer.)
What does the RACE acronym mean?
Remove/Rescue Activate/Alarm Contain Extinguish/Evacuate/Enhance (varies according to situation)
What does the PASS acronym mean?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
(in reference to a fire extinguisher)
How often are fire drills conducted in the hospital?
Quarterly
How are chemical/hazardous med spills handled?
Contain using the Chemo Spill kit & call EVS.
Also call Safety and Security Officer at 638-9100 if unable to contain.
Where are spill kits located?
In the med room
Where may one find the Emergency Operations Plan?
LuciDoc
Where are the fire extinguishers located?
On 4D, at the end of each hall way near the exists
- 2 on Child – near laundry room and near day room
- 2 on EA – near Child pod entrance and near adolescent pod entrance
- 2 on Adolescent – near laundry room and near conference room B
- 2 in the Milieu - across from staff lounge and near charge nurse office
Where is the resident physician button located?
In each nursing station
What is the emergency phone number? (i.e. resident physician or CHAT?)
8-9288
How does one ensure proper preventative maintenance of all equipment?
Each piece of equipment should be labeled with a bio-med sticker. All equipment is checked annually and has a due date for preventative maintenance.
(If expired notify the Bio-Med Department for correction.)
What is the adverse drug reaction phone number?
638-9876 it is the Med Safety/Ethics Hotline
(Also, Report ADRs to the MD/NP and Fill out a PSR)
Who is the Corporate Compliance Officer?
Salena Whalen-Stalker.
How do you report a compliance issue?
Call the Corporate Compliance Hotline 1.800.624.9775
Where may one find the following:
- Safety Data Sheets,
- LIP ECHO,
- COA e-mail,
- Patient Safety Reports,
- TJC information
- SmartWeb
COA Resources Folder:
- Safety Data Sheets – explains handling chemical exposures, including chemos
- COA e-Mail – should be checked weekly by each staff member
- LIP ECHO – verify an MD or NP can perform a procedure
- PSR – report a safety event or issue
- TJC information – review for Joint Commission visit
- SmartWeb – call or page someone
What is the responsibility of the staff member related to a Fire Alarm?
Fire - close all doors, RACE and PASS
What is the responsibility of the staff member related to a Prepare for Surge?
Disaster drill- (call all staff for ETA. Send staff/equipment to command station, await further instructions.)
What is the responsibility of the staff member related to a Severe Weather Watch?
Severe thunderstorm or tornado watch (close blinds, plug equipment into red emergency outlets)
What is the responsibility of the staff member related to a Severe Weather Warning?
Severe weather, tornado warning (close all blinds, protect patients from glass, ambulatory patients to wear shoes, no crosswalks used to transport patients during this time)
What is the responsibility of the staff member related to a Missing Child Alert?
Missing infant or child- guard all entries/exits, allow no one on or off the unit, search unit for missing person
What is the responsibility of the staff member related to a Lockdown in Effect?
Critical incident/act of violence- staff should account for patients, do not leave the safety of unit until event is over. Staff directly involved in any critical incident should do everything in their power to avoid placing themselves or guests in harm’s way.
*** If on the unit, remember: run, hide, fight