Across
- 4. When a patient falls, unit staff should ____ to discuss the event.
- 5. This is collected and analyzed to observe trends in adverse events.
- 6. What we are all called to do for the Veterans in VHA.
- 7. Types of signage used to alert staff and patients to slipping hazards.
- 9. Population we serve working in the VHA.
- 12. Who is responsible for patient safety?
- 14. VHA inpatient accrediting organization.
- 15. Program office that leads patient safety awareness week.
- 17. Those who provide patient medical care.
- 18. Oversees patient safety at your facility.
- 20. Practice for reducing the risk of germ spread between patients.
- 22. The A in P.A.S.S when using a fire hydrant during a safety event.
Down
- 1. ____ aid, used to help remind staff when performing complex tasks.
- 2. Type of event that resulted in patient harm.
- 3. What is scanned on patient bracelet during medication administration?
- 8. The "H" in VHA.
- 10. The "R" in HRO
- 11. Number of patient identifiers required before administering medications.
- 13. Leadership Safety ____ are completed at regular intervals by facility leadership.
- 14. If a safety event occurs, this system allows for reporting to NCPS.
- 16. The P in PDSA cycle.
- 19. The Act that was put in place to allow for Veterans healthcare choice to get care outside of the VHA.
- 21. Used by a patient to alert staff when assistance is needed for things such as ambulating.