What should be done to prepare a room for patient's admission?

"Open" the bed based on how they are arriving, get the admission kit, note any special equipment needed (oxygen, isolation cart, etc.) note any special instructions (NPO, restricted visitors, etc.)

True or False: A patient can walk themselves to a room.

FALSE! Patient must always be escorted anytime in the hospital.

What is a personal belongings inventory?

A listing of all personal items that the patient brought with them to the hospital.

What is a baseline assessment?

VS, skin assessment, vision/hearing assessment, communication problems, ambulation and transfer abilities, cultural concerns

How do you make a great first impression?

Wear your ID badge, introduce yourself, include family into your conversations, be honest and sincere, don't over share about your personal life

What are the 2 main reasons why a patient would be transferred to another unit?

Change in patient's condition, patient request

You NEVER leave a patient on another unit until . . .

that patient has their call light and staff is made aware that they are there.

What steps must be taken to discharge a patient?

Have the patient sign the discharge paperwork, sign the personal belongings inventory, check the closet and bedside table for personal belongings, discharge by wheelchair and assist to the car.

When may patients walk out on their own after discharge?

NEVER, you are legally responsible for that patient during their entire hospital stay, that includes until they drive away.

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Question	Answer
What should be done to prepare a room for patient's admission?	"Open" the bed based on how they are arriving, get the admission kit, note any special equipment needed (oxygen, isolation cart, etc.) note any special instructions (NPO, restricted visitors, etc.)
True or False: A patient can walk themselves to a room.	FALSE! Patient must always be escorted anytime in the hospital.
What is a personal belongings inventory?	A listing of all personal items that the patient brought with them to the hospital.
What is a baseline assessment?	VS, skin assessment, vision/hearing assessment, communication problems, ambulation and transfer abilities, cultural concerns
How do you make a great first impression?	Wear your ID badge, introduce yourself, include family into your conversations, be honest and sincere, don't over share about your personal life
What are the 2 main reasons why a patient would be transferred to another unit?	Change in patient's condition, patient request
You NEVER leave a patient on another unit until . . .	that patient has their call light and staff is made aware that they are there.
In order to discharge a patient from the hospital, what must the patient have?	A physician's order
If the patient leaves the hospital without a doctor's order, they are leaving . . .	AMA (Against Medical Advice)
What steps must be taken to discharge a patient?	Have the patient sign the discharge paperwork, sign the personal belongings inventory, check the closet and bedside table for personal belongings, discharge by wheelchair and assist to the car.
When may patients walk out on their own after discharge?	NEVER, you are legally responsible for that patient during their entire hospital stay, that includes until they drive away.

Created by: Sxmmerxo

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