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