UNIT 3 - Ch. 21 Safety Flashcards
Define Safety
the freedom from harm or injury
INTENTIONAL injury or harm (examples and definition)
deliberate acts of violence or harm to a patient or self
- abuse
- neglect
UNINTENTIONAL injury or harm (examples and definition)
Accidents or mistakes done unintentionally to self or patient
- med errors
- falls
- motor vehicle accidents
- drowning
- fires
- choking
What are possible factors the influence a persons ability to maintain personal safety
- age
- cognitive stability
- R.O.M
- ability to communicate
- Lifestyle
What is the Joint commission and what do they promote.
The Joint Commission enterprise is to enable and empower health care organizations around the world to build a foundation for quality care and patient safety.
What are some national patient safety goals to remember
- 6 rights to medication administration
- prevent infection / mistakes
- improve staff communication (documentation)
- use of alarms
What is QSEN and what does it stand for.
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses,
is a national institute with the goal of preparing future nurses quality and safety guidelines in ongoing patient care. This is to ensure the best possible outcome of quality patient care.
What are safety hazard examples in the work place
- needle stick injuries
- slips/falls
- possible radiation poisoning
- mercury poisoning
-infection spread - workplace violence or abuse
- back injuries (body mechanics when moving pt or objects)
- overexertion
- medication errors
What are safety hazard examples at home
- unclean environment
- slips, falls
- medication errors
-over dosing
What are safety hazard PREVENTIONS in the work place
- disposal of sharps
- 3 checks to med administration
- radiation precautions
- know personal limits
- environmental awareness
- fire training/ safety drills
- proper documentation
What is a developmental safety risk for a INFANT (0-18 m)
+ include prevention for infant safety
risks
- chocking
- suffocation
prevention
- ABC’s (Alone, back, crib)
- remember they are totally dependent
What is a developmental safety risk for a preschooler (3-5 yr)
- drowning
- choking
What does ABC’s stand for in infant care
A- put to bed ALONE
B- on their BACK
C- in a CRIB
What is a developmental safety risk for a School age kid (6-12 yr)
- injuries
-trying new activities without caution
What is a developmental safety risk for a Adolescence (12-19 yr)
- False confidence
- risk taking without judgment
- suicide
- domestic violence / abuse
- motor vehicle accidents