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safety thread
objectives for safety
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/15/2016

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Term
Safety
Definition
the process of keeping individuals from danger, harm or risk
Term
who is the joint commission?
Definition
organization that accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs in the US
Term
joint commission national safety goals
Definition
set of goals to promote optimal patient care
Term
explain identify patients correctly according the joint commission
Definition
use two patient identifiers
1.full name
2.birthdate
Term
explain improve staff communication according to the joint commission
Definition
make sure test results are communicated to the right person
Term
explain use of medicine safely according to the joint commission
Definition
make sure medications are labeled correctly
ex. labeling medication put into a syringe
Term
explain use of alarms safely according to the joint commission
Definition
RESPOND TO ALL ALARMS
Term
explain prevent infections according to the joint commission
Definition
use of hand hygiene and PPE
don't take shortcuts
using tier 1 and tier 2 precautions
Term
explain identify patient safety risk according to the joint commission
Definition
identify patients at risk for suicide
Term
explain prevent mistakes in surgery according to the joint commission
Definition
"time outs"
everyone stops and makes sure its the right patient, procedure, side, equiptment, ect
Term
what are safety risks related to the hospital?
Definition
equipment related accidents
fires and electrical hazards
mercury exposure
biological hazards
Term
risks in health care environment
what are some things nurses do wrong
(procedure errors)
Definition
restraints
medication errors
improper use of equipment
procedure related errors
Term
What is a "never event"
Definition
IDENTIFYABLE, MEASURABLE, AND PREVENTABLE
Term
List some "never events"
comes from CMS
medicare and Medicaid services
Definition
stage III and IV pressure ulcers
falls and trauma
surgical sight infection
catheter related infections
administration of incompatible blood
air embolism
foreign object left during surgery
Term
define restraint
Definition
an instrument or a means of restraint to prevent the infliction of harm to ones self and or others
Term
three types of restraints
Definition
1.chemical
2.seclusion
3.physical
Term
when are behavioral restraints used?
Definition
to control aggressive or violent patients
Term
when are physical restraints used?
Definition
to control a patient from getting out of bed, pulling out lines or catheters
Term
how often must a dr. renew a physical restraint order?
Definition
every 24 hours
Term
how often must a dr. renew a behavioral restraint on a child?
Definition
every hour
Term
how often must a dr. renew a behavioral restraint on a adolescent?
Definition
every 2 hours
Term
how often must a dr. renew a behavioral restraint on an adult?
Definition
every 4 hours
Term
how often must the nurse assess a patient with a physical restraint?
Definition
every 2 hours
Term
how often must a nurse assess a patient with a behavioral restraint?
Definition
every 15 minutes
Term
what does the nurse assess for when a patient is in restraints?
Definition
vital signs
respiratory status
skin integrity
circulatory status
mobility
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