Protecting Patient Privacy

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Which of the following is a guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

Use equipment with a 3-prong plug

What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn to protect against exposure?

All of the above

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To improve patient safety

Which of the following is a goal of the Universal Protocol?

To prevent mistakes in surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When should the Rapid Response Team (RRT) be activated?

When a patient's condition starts to deteriorate Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criteria for activating the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

Systolic Blood Pressure < 90mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

Notify your supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's guidelines should be followed for hand hygiene?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol?

To prevent mistakes in surgery Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who has access to Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Nursing students only Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their patient's PHI?

Log out of computer files when done Signup and view all the answers

When preparing educational assignments or other course required documents, nursing students should:

Protect the computer screen from individuals who don't have a 'need to know' Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their printer output?

Protect it from others who don't have a 'need to know' Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA?

Protect it from loss Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students NOT do with patient documents in the process of working with their patient's PHI?

Photoduplicate or fax them Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with notes containing PHI/PMI?

Destroy them using a paper shredder Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

To protect patient privacy Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is mandated to distribute the Patient's Bill of Rights?

Patients Signup and view all the answers

Where can nursing students obtain the Patient's Bill of Rights in other languages?

From the language assistance coordinator Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a patient's right in a hospital in NY State?

To receive treatment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, or source of payment. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an Advance Directive?

Both Living Will and Health Care Proxy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

Clostridium difficile Signup and view all the answers

What is the single most important component of an Infection Prevention program?

Hand washing with soap and water Signup and view all the answers

Which precautions apply to all patients regardless of diagnosis or presumed infection status?

Standard Precautions Signup and view all the answers

What are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended hand hygiene technique for using handrubs?

Apply to palm of one hand and rub hands together until dry. Signup and view all the answers

Who should operate electrical equipment in a hospital setting?

Only individuals approved by the hospital's Engineering Department and/or Safety Officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the infection prevention training requirements?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To ensure that patients receive safe and quality care Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

It should be reported to the facility's Engineering Department and/or Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

When preparing educational assignments or other course required documents, nursing students should:

Protect the confidentiality of patient information Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with notes containing PHI/PMI?

Shred or securely dispose of them Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their printer output?

Collect it promptly and keep it secure Signup and view all the answers

What are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

Informational materials that include physical and health hazards associated with a specific agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended hand hygiene technique for using handrubs?

Apply to palm of one hand, rub hands together covering all surfaces until dry Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

To provide timely intervention for patients experiencing a decline in their condition Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is mandated to distribute the Patient's Bill of Rights?

Hospitals in NY State Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

To make explicit the primary goals, values, and obligations of the nursing profession Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

Electrical equipment must be UL-approved Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?

Shoes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To improve patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol?

To prevent mistakes in surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

To respond to deteriorating patient conditions Signup and view all the answers

When should the Rapid Response Team (RRT) be activated?

When a patient's blood pressure is below 90mmHg Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's guidelines should be followed for hand hygiene?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Signup and view all the answers

Who should operate electrical equipment in a hospital setting?

Anyone who has received training Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

Remove it from the work area and dispose of it Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions should nursing students take to protect their patient's Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Log out when done with any computer file Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with notes containing Protected Health Information (PHI) or Protected Medical Information (PMI)?

Use a paper shredder to destroy them Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should nursing students discuss Protected Health Information (PHI) with?

Only individuals with a 'need to know' Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

Use the patient's initials only Signup and view all the answers

How should nursing students protect their computer screen while working?

Use a privacy screen protector Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their printer output?

Protect it from others who don't have a 'need to know' Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA?

Protect it from loss Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their patient's Protected Health Information (PHI) during conversations?

Take all reasonable steps to make sure that individuals without the 'need to know' do not overhear conversations about PHI Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

Report it to the facility's maintenance department Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with notes containing Protected Health Information (PHI) or Protected Medical Information (PMI)?

Use a paper shredder to destroy them Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where should nursing students NOT conduct discussions about Protected Health Information (PHI)?

In elevators or cafeterias Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

Protect the computer screen from others Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with notes containing Protected Health Information (PHI) or Protected Medical Information (PMI)?

Shred them using a paper shredder Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where can nursing students obtain the Patient's Bill of Rights in other languages?

From the facility's language assistance coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What does New York State mandate regarding the distribution of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

It must be distributed to all patients admitted to a hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to keep in mind before using any electrical equipment?

Remove any defective equipment from your work area, if appropriate, label it 'defective' and notify your supervisor accordingly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?

Surgical mask Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To improve patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol?

To prevent mistakes in surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

To improve patient safety Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of Advance Directives?

To protect the patient's right to make their own choices about treatment Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the single most important component of an Infection Prevention program?

Handwashing Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

To provide information about the hazards associated with a specific agent Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

Report it to the facility's Engineering Department and/or Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hospital Orientation and Patient Safety Guidelines

Nursing students must adhere to the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and only discuss Protected Health Information (PHI) as it relates to their education or patient care.
Steps must be taken to ensure that conversations about PHI are not overheard by individuals who do not have a "need to know."
PHI discussions should not take place in elevators or cafeterias, and computer screens should be protected from others' view.
When preparing educational assignments or documents, patient identification should be done using initials only, and only necessary demographic data should be used.
Patient documents containing PHI should not be photocopied or faxed.
The Patient's Bill of Rights is distributed to all patients admitted to a hospital in New York State.
Patients have the right to understand and use their rights, receive treatment without discrimination, and receive care in a clean and safe environment.
Advance Directives allow patients to make their own choices about future medical care and treatment.
The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses outlines the ethical obligations and duties of the nursing profession.
Infection prevention and asepsis training is required for nursing students, following guidelines from CDC, New York State Departments of Health & Education, Nassau and Suffolk County Department of Health, Joint Commission, and OSHA.
Handwashing is the single most important component of an infection prevention program.
Standard precautions should be followed for all blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, assuming that each person is potentially infectious and contagious.

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Protecting Patient Privacy

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn to protect against exposure?

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

Which of the following is a goal of the Universal Protocol?

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

When should the Rapid Response Team (RRT) be activated?

What is one of the criteria for activating the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

What should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

Which organization's guidelines should be followed for hand hygiene?

What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol?

According to the text, who has access to Protected Health Information (PHI)?

What should nursing students do to protect their patient's PHI?

When preparing educational assignments or other course required documents, nursing students should:

What should nursing students do to protect their printer output?

What should nursing students do to protect their floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA?

What should nursing students NOT do with patient documents in the process of working with their patient's PHI?

What should nursing students do with notes containing PHI/PMI?

What is the purpose of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

According to the text, who is mandated to distribute the Patient's Bill of Rights?

Where can nursing students obtain the Patient's Bill of Rights in other languages?

Which of the following is a patient's right in a hospital in NY State?

What is an example of an Advance Directive?

What is the purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

What is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

What is the single most important component of an Infection Prevention program?

Which precautions apply to all patients regardless of diagnosis or presumed infection status?

What are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

What is the recommended hand hygiene technique for using handrubs?

Who should operate electrical equipment in a hospital setting?

What is the purpose of the infection prevention training requirements?

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

What should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

When preparing educational assignments or other course required documents, nursing students should:

What should nursing students do with notes containing PHI/PMI?

What should nursing students do to protect their printer output?

What are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

What is the recommended hand hygiene technique for using handrubs?

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

According to the text, who is mandated to distribute the Patient's Bill of Rights?

What is the purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol?

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

When should the Rapid Response Team (RRT) be activated?

Which organization's guidelines should be followed for hand hygiene?

Who should operate electrical equipment in a hospital setting?

What should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

Which of the following is a guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

Which of the following actions should nursing students take to protect their patient's Protected Health Information (PHI)?

What should nursing students do with notes containing Protected Health Information (PHI) or Protected Medical Information (PMI)?

According to the text, who should nursing students discuss Protected Health Information (PHI) with?

What should nursing students do when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

How should nursing students protect their computer screen while working?

What should nursing students do to protect their printer output?

What should nursing students do to protect their floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA?

What should nursing students do to protect their patient's Protected Health Information (PHI) during conversations?

What should nursing students do with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

What should nursing students do with notes containing Protected Health Information (PHI) or Protected Medical Information (PMI)?

According to the text, where should nursing students NOT conduct discussions about Protected Health Information (PHI)?

What should nursing students do when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

What should nursing students do with notes containing Protected Health Information (PHI) or Protected Medical Information (PMI)?

According to the text, where can nursing students obtain the Patient's Bill of Rights in other languages?

What does New York State mandate regarding the distribution of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to keep in mind before using any electrical equipment?

Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol?

What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

According to the text, what is the purpose of Advance Directives?

According to the text, what is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

According to the text, what is the single most important component of an Infection Prevention program?

According to the text, what is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

According to the text, what should be done with defective electrical equipment in the work area?

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