Handwashing In Nursing

During the administration of a SQ medication, I exhibited safety by asking the patient the what quadrant of the abdomen was used the last time a SQ medication was administered. This prevents overuse of a particular quadrant of the abdomen and prevent tissue damage. I assisted my nurse and a team of nurses to restrain a patient. I participated as a team member by talking to the patient and calming her down whiles the other nurses worked on her. 06/11...There has been several research studies and evidence that shows that handwashing or hand hygiene is the single most important aspect of infection control for patients and health care workers. Based on this evidence, I made sure I wash my hands and applied glovers
Using the technique of therapeutic communication, I was able to calm a patient down till my nurse arrived in the room when I answered a call light, and was not able to fulfill a patient's request because she was on a clear liquid diet. 06/18... In the process of administrating digoxin, I took advantage of the drug book online to verify the rate the drug should be pushed. I took advantage of the technological tool that was available to make the right choice to prevent any harm to my patient. Informatics in nursing has drastically reduced error in the field. I did a fall risk assessment of all my patients at the beginning of the shift and placed call lights at patient's reach. I realized some of the nurses on my floor did not perform this important task because they were busy trying to get to the orders placed by physicians, to improve the quality of care for patients, we must ensure that patients are safe from falls to prevent complications. Beginning of shift fall risk assessment should be a routine of every nurse. 06/25 I worked in the ICU today, on a controversial case. My patient was an illegal immigrant with no health insurance, but that