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NUR 213 Unit 5
- to err is human
Answer 44,000-98,000 people died every year form preventable medical error (Medicare only) 575,000 all inpatient between 2000-2002
- safety
Answer decreasing risks of dangers or hazards to prevent harm- accidents, in- juries, mistakes
- quality
Answer measures care provided to promote best outcomes within management -safe behaviors -be aware of surroundings -prevent safety hazards
- attributes of safety
Answer precautions taken to be safe prevent adverse occurrences
- root cause analysis
Answer investigate all safety incidents for root causes
- MSDS sheets
Answer Material Safety Data Sheets how to safely use and clean up, PPE required ex
Answer chemicals
- cognitive changes
Answer LOC, mentation, acute confusion
- physical changes
Answer VS, O2 sats, skin color or temp, diaphoresis, incision, pain, seizures
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Answer slurred speech, weakness, respiratory distress
- behavioral changes
Answer inappropriate or unusual movements, depression, hallu- cinations, wondering
- latex exposure
Answer hand washing after removing gloves is extremely important powder from gloves can spread latex when gloves removed
- chemical exposure
Answer MSDS for safety procedures dangerous chemicals- chemotherapy, cleaning supplies, disinfectants, formalde- hyde, paints, air pollutants
- safety culture
Answer general feeling of shared attitudes, values, practices, beliefs that result in behaviors and feelings of responsibility for safety in all daily routines ex
Answer blame-free environment (just culture) focus on systems, not individuals
- NCDNQI- National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators
Answer nursing improved tool used to monitor and benchmark nurse sensitive patient outcomes ex
Answer falls, pressure injuries, CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, MRSA structural characteristics ex
Answer RN education level, staffing/skill mix, nurse turnover
- QSEN- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
Answer faculty identified core nurs- ing competencies for students prepare them to provide safer, more effective care competencies- patient-centered care, quality improvement, EBP, teamwork, safety,
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