Patient Safety Week 2024 Front Line Safety Crossword Puzzle

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