Not In My House Who’s Who Practice What You Preach Not-So-Secret Codes
100
What is HEMOLYSIS
It causes the red appearance in serum/plasma and could falsely increase potassium result.
100
What is EMPLOYEE HEALTH
You go to them if you accidentally stick yourself with a needle during business hours
100
What is Duration
It is the “D” in AIDET
100
What is CODE YELLOW
BOMB THREAT
200
What is CLOT/CLOTTED SPECIMEN
A lump found in EDTA or Citrate tubes caused by the activation of coagulation factors.
200
What is NURSE/NURSES
They draw blood from the central line
200
What is LOCK/LOG OFF COMPUTER
What you should be doing when you walk away from your computer to prevent someone else from using your credentials.
200
What is CODE LIME
DOWNTIME
300
What is STABILITY
The time that a specimen is good for.
300
What is CRISTINA DIAZ/SAFETY OFFICER
This officer is in charge of helping prevent patient and employee injury
300
What is PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
Patient’s name, date of birth, and MRN are acceptable forms of this.
300
What is CODE LAVENDER
SOMEONE NEEDS A TIMEOUT
400
What is QNS
Not enough specimen to perform tests ordered.
400
What is EVS/HOUSEKEEPERS
Because of them, the lab is always clean and shiny
400
What is HAND HYGIENE
“Gel in, Gel out” is an acceptable practice of this.
400
What is CODE SILVER
WEAPON/HOSTAGE
500
What is MISLABEL/MISLABELED SPECIMEN
Specimen of someone, name of another.
500
What is PHARMACY/PHARMACIST
They supply drugs.
500
What is BEDSIDE
This is where you MUST label your specimen.
500
What is ORANGE
HAZMAT SPILL






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