What should you do before walking in the room?
Hand hygiene
Before entering, what should you do?
Knock on the door
Once you enter, what should you do?
Introduce yourself
After introducing yourself, what should you do?
Check armbands –> two identifiers
What should you provide?
Privacy (pull curtain/close door)
What do you always want to check?
-Safety
-Side rails, call bell, IV, catheter, SCD
What do you want to explain?
Why you are there & complete care after
What do you do before leaving?
Check environment for safety before you leave & make sure call bell is within reach
What should you say after leaving?
“Is there anything else you need before I leave, I have the time?”
What should you do when you leave the room?
Hand hygiene
What position is this?
Fowler’s
What position is this?
Semi Fowler’s
What position is this?
Trendelenburg’s
What position is this?
Reverse Trendelenburg’s
What position is this?
Flat
When are standing orders or routine medication given?
within an hour before or after scheduled time
What is PRN
as needed
What is single
One-time
What is STAT
immediately
What is “now”
60-90 minutes
What is Rx
Prescriptions
What is “AC”
Before meals
What is “ab lib”?
As desired
What is “BID”?
twice each day