Situation: Providers have been observed eating and drinking from cups without lids in patient care areas.
Background: The Joint Commission mandates there be no staff food or uncovered drinks in patient care areas. This is in an effort to protect …
Patient Disclosure
There was a review of disclosing preventable adverse events to patients and their families at the last Medical Executive Committee meeting. Below is the Power Point:
The office of the CMO and others are looking to improve …
Patient Safety Moment – Fresh Tracheostomy Patients
Patient Safety Moment – Fresh Tracheostomy Patients
Situation
Reported incidents involving patients with fresh tracheostomies (trachs) raising concerns over airway compromise.
Background
If vital pieces of equipment are not present at the bedside, there can be a delay …
Patient Safety Moment – Dealing with Unexpected Suicidal Ideation
Patient Safety Moment – Unexpected Suicidal Ideation
After screening, a patient was considered at no risk for suicide. Later, the patient unexpectedly admitted suicidal thoughts to a provider. Upon the provider leaving the room to trigger the appropriate response for …
Patient Safety Moment
Cooper is actively involved in a state-wide initiative to bring best practices to patient safety. One of these best practices is increased communication about safety improvements and recommendations.
To improve communication, Patient Safety Moments will be posted …
Tip Sheet – Isolation Precautions and Hand Hygiene
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As we see an increase in the number of flu cases at Cooper, we have prepared a tip sheet to help you sort out the type of isolation and hand hygiene |
UPDATE: Emergency Department or Inpatient Consultation
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| Colleagues,
The Rules and Regulations of the medical staff were revised by the MEC and approved by the Board of Trustees on October 31, 2017, to address regulatory requirements of the NJ |
Interacting with Surveyors
Today we “PinPoint”: Interacting with Surveyors
| Are you ready for a Regulatory Survey?
The key to a successful survey is YOU! Be prepared to answer questions and to demonstrate through practice that you follow the policies and procedures of Cooper |
Time-Out
Today we “PinPoint”: Time-Out
| Must be performed prior to starting procedure (surgery or bedside procedures)
All those involved in procedure must participate
The following should be reviewed in the “Time Out”: – Correct patient identity – Correct procedure – Correct |
Restraint Order Tips
Today we “PinPoint”: Restraint Order Tips
| Use of restraint and seclusion is highly regulated due to the high risk nature of the behavior and intervention.
All patients have the right to be free from restraint or seclusion, of any form, |