JCAHO 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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What is 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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How long does something have to soak in Cidex to be decontaminated?
12 minutes
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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 TCH code for a fire?
Dr. Pyro Stat
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What is your TCH ID badge?
this must be worn at all times to identify every person a patient may come into contact with
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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, between contact with different sites on the same patient, and when visibly s
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What is Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations
patient hand-off communication tool SBAR stands for this
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What is Code Pink?
the code TCH has designated for infant or child abduction
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When should sharps containers be changed?
when they are 2/3 full
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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?
the circumstance that requires 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 9-1-1
the phone number we should dial in the event of a true emergency at any of our outlying clinics
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What is pain?
this should be assessed & documented using a scale of 1 to 10 any time we obtain 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 3 minutes?
length of time it is necessary to let surfaces wiped with cavi-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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What is Carla?
term TCH uses when referring to disaster protocols (hint: keep your bag packed!)
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What should we do if the temperature of the medication fridge is out of range?
notify the pharmacy and tag with a note indicating no one should use the contents until otherwise notified
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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 68?
the lowest temperature in degrees Fahrenheit that Cidex is effective
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What is Safety Scoop?
the name for TCH's online reporting system for incidents that have compromised patient safety
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What is Code Red?
color code for respiratory or cardiac arrest or for impending respiratory or cardiac arrest
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