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Flashcards in Building Nursing Management Skills Ch 11 Deck (4)
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1
Q

What is a leading cause of sentinel events?

A

Communication failures

2
Q

What does TSTEPPS stand for?

A
Team 
Strategies and
Tools to
Enhance
Performance and
Patient
Safety
3
Q

What should you do if there is an “unsafe abbreviation” in a patients order?

A

Notify the author of the unsafe abbreviation, ask for clarification, and document the clarification.

4
Q

What is SBAR?

A

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation