Joint Commision Basics | True or False? | Infection Control | Patient Safety | Crack the Code |
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Where shouldn't we store anything?
Under the sink, less than 18 inches from the ceiling, or on the floor
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False?
It is okay to give your log-on and password to new co-workers who don't have full access yet
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What is the chemical spray that we use to disinfect surgical instruments right away?
Empower
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What is two?
Number of identifiers to use before performing any test or procedure on a patient
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What is the MCHS code for a fire?
Code Red
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What is your MCHS ID badge?
This must be worn above the waist, the writing should be legible, and the picture should look roughly like you
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What is True?
Patients have a right to have things explained to them in a way that they understand.
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What is when should you perform hand hygiene?
Before & after patient contact, before and after wearing gloves, before & after administering medication or handling food, after touching inanimate objects in the patient's room, and when visibly soiled
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What is Personal Protective Equipment?
gloves, impermeable gowns, and safety goggles are examples of this
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What is Code Pink?
The code MCHS has designated for infant or child abduction
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What should you do if exposed to blood or body fluids?
Notify your supervisor ASAP, complete a UAIR and seek Employee Health or Emergency Room after hours (prophylaxis it should be started in 1 to 2 hours!)
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What is False?
It is okay to store medical supplies with office supplies.
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What is when your hands become visibly soiled or encounter C-Diff?
You must use soap & water hand-washing--when this happens, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not acceptable for hand hygiene
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What is Rescue/Remove patient if in danger, Activate/ Alarm, Contain the fire if possible, Extinguish
R-A-C-E stands for these important steps in ensuring patient safety if you discover a fire
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What is insight->SDS
The reference site to find hazardous material information
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What is pain?
This should be assessed & documented using a scale of 1 to 10 any time we take vital signs
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What is False?
It is okay to eat, drink, chew gum, apply eye drops, or change contacts in a work area where biohazards or chemicals may be present
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What is 2 minutes?
Length of time it is necessary to let surfaces wiped with purple sani-wipes dry before they become disinfected
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What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Steps for using a fire extinguisher that P-A-S-S stands for
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Code Yellow
Term MCHS uses when referring to disaster protocols
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What would be placed in a patient designated refrigerator.
Personal food and drinks should never...
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What is False?
You may access your own medical record or that of your family member if you would like to get your results back sooner.
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What is orange top or bleach based.
The proper sani wipes that should be used on isolation rooms.
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What is VOICE?
The name for MCHSs online reporting system for incidents that have compromised patient safety
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What is Code Blue?
Adult color code for respiratory or cardiac arrest or for impending respiratory or cardiac arrest
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