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What is a DNR?
Do not resuscitate
BP
Blood pressure
NEWS2
National early warning score
ECG
Electrocardiogram
NBM
Nil by mouth- nothing is by mouth, medication and food - often before operations
MST
Malnutrition screening tool
PEWS2
Paediatric early warning score
PRN
Pro re nata- as and when needed
MAR
Medical administration record
What does GDPR stand for?
General data protection regulations
What does the data protection act let patients access?
Patients have access to to any and all information about themselves.
What are the different ways information can be shared?
Oral, written, whiteboards,
Three ways data can be kept securely?
Keep away Keep covered Need to know
Three pieces of information that should be on every record?
Time, date, signature
What is information governance?
The framework for handling information in a secure and confidential manner. Need to know basis.
Why is personal information is collected stored and protected?
To obtain a history, diagnosis, treatment, follow on care.
Why is personal information stored?
To be shared, future use, future access
What is duty of candour?
Being open and honest with patients
When should you wash your hands?
Before and after food When caring for someone ill or injured After using toilet or changing diapers
What are the 5 steps for a risk assessment?
Identify the risk factors Who can be harmed and how Evaluate the risks Record your findings Monitor and review
What is it called when you take off PPE
Doffing
What is it called when you put on PPE
Donning