Bicol Medical Center (BMC) Orientation and Nursing Review

Flashcards covering Bicol Medical Center institutional policies, nursing core values, basic life support protocols, and clinical nursing procedures.

Bicol Medical Center Core Values

Commitment, Integrity, and Excellence.

BMC Nursing Service Vision

To be a team of compassionate, competent, and empowered nursing personnel for holistic health care services by 2028.

Republic Act 11478

A law passed on July 1, 2020, which increased the Bicol Medical Center's bed capacity from 500 to 1000.

Adult Chain of Survival

A 6-step sequence: 1. EMS Activation, 2. High Quality CPR, 3. Defibrillation, 4. Advanced Resuscitation, 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care, and 6. Recovery and Survivorship.

Pediatric Chain of Survival

A 5-step sequence: 1. Prevention and Safety, 2. Early High-Quality CPR, 3. Early Access (EMS Activation), 4. Early Advanced Life Support, and 5. Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care.

Drug Assessment Committee

An institutional body composed of the Human Resource Department, an Accredited Physician with drug assessment team training, and members of Top Management.

CCF

The legal form meaning Custody and Control Form, used during drug testing procedures.

PGS Strategy Map 2026 Core Processes

The four central processes identified as Patient care, Training, Research, and Linkages.

Quality Objectives

Measurable quality control methods established by companies according to ISO 9001-2015 standards.

Professionalism

Providing top-quality care to patients while upholding values of accountability, respect, and integrity.

Complaint

A statement of an unsatisfactory or unacceptable situation.

Habit 1: Be Proactive

The principle that individuals have the initiative and the responsibility to make things happen.

Synergize

The principle of creative cooperation, as described in Stephen Richards Covey's 8 Habits.

Stewardship Delegation

A type of delegation focused on results instead of methods, involving clear mutual understanding and commitment regarding expectations.

Patient Advocate

A person who helps guide a patient through the healthcare system and acts in a way that benefits their patients.

5s Pillars

A method to clean and organize the environment consisting of Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

High-Alert Medications (HAMs)

Medications that carry a high risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error, including Insulin, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Atropine Sulfate.

Body Mechanics

The efficient, coordinated, and safe use of the body to move objects and carry out activities of daily living.

Power Lift

A lifting technique where the legs are used as the primary muscles to move a patient.

Power Grip

A technique for gripping a backboard by inserting each hand under the handle with the palm facing up and the thumb extended.

Semi-Fowler's Position

A position where the head of the bed is elevated $30$ to $45$ degrees and the knees are lower.

Hemiplegia

A condition in which one half (right or left side) of the body is paralyzed.

Minor Fall Injury

An injury characterized by abrasions or bruises treated with dressing, limb elevation, or topical medication.

Infiltration

The leakage of intravenous fluid into surrounding tissues caused by improper placement or dislodgement of a catheter.

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

A measurement obtained by the formula: $\frac{(2 \times \text{Diastolic BP}) + \text{Systolic BP}}{3}$.

Chvostek’s Sign

Facial twitches that serve as a sign of hypocalcemia.

Trousseau’s Sign

Muscle spasms in the hands and feet that serve as a sign of hypocalcemia.

Tall-man Labeling

The practice of writing high-alert medication names using a mix of upper and lower case letters to prevent medication errors.

Nursing Documentation

Evidence of the assessment of the client’s health status, interventions carried out, and their impact on patient outcomes.