Blood Pressure Reviewed and Treated as Appropriate
Identification of Correct Patient Chart
Hand Hygiene
Medication Reconciliation
Medication Compliance
Problematic medication abbreviations are not used
Noticed and Prevented/Corrected the Prescription of a Drug-Drug Interaction
Allergies Documented and Reviewed
Immunization Status Documented and Reviewed
Lipids Tested and Treated as Appropriate
Preventive Screening and Counseling
Teach-Back
Diabetic Patient: Hemoglobin A1C Assessed and Managed
Assessing Suicide Risk General
Assessing Suicide Risk - Pediatric
Falls Prevention
Hemovigilance
Serious Reportable Events
National Quality Forum - Thirty Safe Practices
National Quality Forum - List of Practices for Better Healthcare
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Situational Awareness
Glossary of Useful Terms Related to Patient Safety
Peri-operative Antibiotic Administration Before Incision
Closed-Loop Communication: Verbal Order Given and it is Repeated Verbatim by the Recipient
Universal Protocol: Patient Informed Consent Verified Before Start of Procedure
Team Time-Out: Student's Role Identified
Appropriate Surgical DVT Prophylaxis Performed (select links by chapter on next line)
DVT-PE Best Practices Guidelines CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
Vaginal Delivery: Sponge Count Completed
Sterile Field Maintained During Procedure
Handwashing Before/After Patient Encounter
Personal Protective Equipment Used (Eye Protection, Mask, Gloves)
Patient Communication: Teach-Back for Confirmation of Understanding
Medication Reconciliation Completed
Allergy Information Collected and Reviewed
Patient Admitted to Labor and Delivery: HIV Status Documented
Patient Admitted to Labor and Delivery: Pre-natal Record Reviewed
Patient Hand-off Completed
Glossary of Useful Terms Related to Safety
BMI Assessment
Use of Patient Identification Marker (i.e. Bracelet)
Placement of Documentation in Correct Patient Chart
Hand Hygiene Practiced
Use of Appropriate Infection Control Measure for Patient (e.g. glove, gown and/or mask)
No Medication Abbreviations Used
Medication Dosage Calculated Correctly
Medication Allergy Information Documented Accurately in Patient Chart
Immunization Status Documented Accurately in Patient Chart
Hand Off: Read-Back Practiced with Opportunity for Asking Questions
Bed Rails Placed Up and Secured
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