Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness

A series of flashcards covering the key concepts related to safety, security, and emergency preparedness as discussed in the lecture.

Culture of Safety

A focus that emphasizes safety over completing goals to promote safe, effective, person-centered delivery of care.

To Err is Human

A report by the Institute of Medicine that prompted a new focus on creating a culture of safety in healthcare.

Morse Fall Score

A tool used to assess fall risk factors and determine interventions to reduce falls in patients.

Sentinel Event

An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof.

Bioterrorism

The deliberate spread of pathogenic organisms or chemicals into a community to cause widespread illness.

Emergency preparedness

A process of planning and training to handle emergencies such as natural disasters and active shooter situations.

Accidental ingestions

The unintentional consumption of harmful substances, emphasizing the need for poison control measures.

Accidental overdose

Unintentional consumption of excessive medication or harmful substances, particularly common in the elderly.

Restraint use

The practice of using physical or chemical restraints as a last resort to manage patient behavior.

Environmental factors affecting safety

Includes conditions such as home safety, work environments, and community safety issues.