South Central Regional Medical Center Safety Module

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Across
  1. 2. Be certain the consent is completely filled out _____ signed by the patient/patient's representative.
  2. 7. "Have you seen _____?" is a phrase that can remind fellow staff members to perform good hand hygiene.
  3. 9. Place a red-orange "_____" label on malfunctioning equipment and return it to Bio-Med for evaluation.
  4. 10. Hand hygiene _____ the spread of germs.
  5. 12. Do Not rely on _____ the patient his/her name only!
  6. 13. Report your _____ or suggestions for improved patient guest and staff safety.
  7. 15. Patient ID by checking _____ for name and date of birth is to be used by ALL areas.
  8. 16. Venous Thromboembolism/Pulmonary Emboli are the most _____ cause of hospital deaths!
  9. 17. Door signs are not a _____ violation.
  10. 19. Alarms are _____ to be turned off; they may be silenced for a brief period while the issue is addressed.
  11. 21. SBAR is a tool to aid the caregiver in gathering necessary _____ that needs to be relayed to another provider.
  12. 23. Check ID band information, especially the _____, to be certain it's for this admission.
  13. 24. Restraints are the _____ resort for violent or non-violent behavior control.
  14. 25. Perform foley care at least _____ per shift and when soiled.
Down
  1. 1. That nurse has one (1) hour to notify a _____ involved in that patient's care of the critical valve.
  2. 3. Never leave the _____ history blank.
  3. 4. Safety _____ exist in healthcare.
  4. 5. Elderly immobile patients are at the greatest risk for _____.
  5. 6. Reliable _____ to identify what the risks are and what preventive measures need to be taken.
  6. 8. Keep foley bag _____ at the bladder level but not touching the floor.
  7. 11. Practice good hand _____ before and after surgical site care.
  8. 13. Our culture of safety depends upon good _____.
  9. 14. Using _____ communication between team members when necessary improves patient safety.
  10. 18. Always use _____ technique with dressing and tubing changes.
  11. 20. Be sure there is an approved reason for the _____ using the CDC criteria.
  12. 22. _____ lead the list of healthcare-associated conditions for patients, quest, and staff!