Patient Safety Week Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A critical technology tool for safety; bypassing this scan is considered a dangerous shortcut.
  2. 5. The tool used to escalate safety concerns: Ask, Request, Concern, and Chain of Command.
  3. 7. Safety includes the details, such as ensuring proper medication _____ to maintain efficacy.
  4. 10. Safety is in the details; always ensure precise documentation and correct _____.
  5. 11. Patient information that should be verified during every single clinical encounter.
  6. 13. The final step in the STAR method: Stop, Think, Act, and _____.
  7. 14. A critical moment for safety that occurs during shift changes or transitions of care.
Down
  1. 1. Infection control practices like hand hygiene are essential to prevent the _____ of germs.
  2. 2. A communication best practice for handoffs: Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.
  3. 4. A key mindset for following safety protocols is to "Know why and _____".
  4. 6. A common safety acronym for medications that Look-Alike or Sound-Alike.
  5. 8. A "____-back" method used to confirm that a patient truly understands their discharge instructions.
  6. 9. Documenting errors or near-misses through this process helps the institution improve system safety.
  7. 12. The final step of the QVV safety habit: Qualify, Validate, and _____.