Nurse Call System Code Blue Button
Facility Layout and Physical Environment
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Nurse call system is an immediate alert response device. It provides an audible noise to the exact location of the patient.
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Multidose Vial Storage Area
A multidose vial of medication must be opened in a non patient care area. You are required to document the day or opening or expiration (this will be 28 days from the opening date, or manufacturer's expiration date, whichever is sooner). Draw up the medication from the multidose vial to include...
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Medical Gas Area Zone Valves
A zone valve is located immediately outside each critical care area and location where anesthesia is administered as moderate sedation or greater, in each medical gas or vacuum line located and ready access in an emergency. Make sure you label zone valves according to the room / space they serve.
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Refrigerator Medications
Form an instructions for use (IFU) library for the medications inside your refrigerator. Make sure you know the storage requirements and the temperature parameters. Have a discussion with your inspector regarding what is inside the refrigerator.
