Across
- 4. Required before and after patient contact to prevent infection
- 6. One of the top patient safety risks in hospitals
- 7. Risk that increases when clutter is on the floor or brakes are not lockedSet of universal practices to prevent spread of infection
- 9. Ensures personal space and dignity for the patient
- 10. Device used to assist walking, usually has two handles and four legs
- 13. Precaution type for respiratory illnesses like flu or COVID-19
- 14. Belt used during transfers to provide stability and control
- 17. Set of universal practices to prevent spread of infection
Down
- 1. Common mobility aid with underarm or forearm support
- 2. Ensures modesty during bathing
- 3. A type of hygiene care performed in bed
- 5. Infection acquired while receiving healthcare
- 8. Visual alert for assistance, especially to prevent falls
- 11. Type of precautions requiring gloves and gown
- 12. Protective hand covering used to prevent contamination
- 15. used to prevent patient from falling out of bed
- 16. Required equipment worn to protect nurse and patient
