Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Flashcards
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In the PDSA model for improvement, what happens during the "Study" phase?
Answer: Results are compared with predictions and analyzed
Study means analyzing the data from the test and comparing it with what the team predicted.
Which two patient identifiers meet Joint Commission requirements before giving a newborn's medication?
Answer: Infant's full name and medical record number or date of birth
Two person-specific identifiers such as name and MRN or DOB are required, and location is never acceptable.
A neonatal unit wants to find the underlying system causes after a serious medication event. Which tool is most appropriate?
Answer: Root cause analysis
Root cause analysis is a structured, systems-focused review used after serious events.
Which of the following is classified as a high-alert medication in the NICU?
Answer: Heparin
Heparin is on the ISMP high-alert list because errors can cause serious harm.
Which action best reduces the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in a neonate with a PICC?
Answer: Scrubbing the hub before each access
Scrubbing the needleless connector with an antiseptic before each access is a core maintenance bundle element.
What is a sentinel event?
Answer: A patient safety event resulting in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm
Sentinel events involve death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm and require thorough investigation.
Before hanging a new parenteral nutrition bag for an infant, what is the safest practice?
Answer: Perform an independent double check against the order at the bedside
Independent double checks of high-alert infusions catch errors before they reach the infant.
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