AddressAberdeen location: 660 McHenry Drive, Aberdeen Maryland, 21001.
PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION
- Remains with the assigned patient at all times to provide a safe environment.
- Reports all pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient to the RN.
- Considers factors related to Patient Safety. Communicates special patient care needs to the appropriate team member(s).
- Identifies situations requiring immediate intervention and acts accordingly.
- Examples include but are not limited to preventing the patient from falling, pulling at IV lines or identifying any change in behavior.
- Notifies clinical team members of all pertinent information regarding the condition of patient and completes appropriate hand off per policy.
- Communicates effectively and maintains high customer service with patients’ families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care workers.
- Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques and supplies.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills and competencies for the: toddler, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
- Verifies correct patient identification using approved hospital patient identifiers.
- Assures the Environment of Care is maintained by ensuring cleanliness and safety of patient care areas and quietness of the environment.
- Performs well in and contributes to the success of department-specific Performance Improvement activities and goals.
- Demonstrates self-directed learning behaviors as evident in timely completion of all mandatory education and competencies. Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner. Completes clocking in and out accurately and consistently.
- Integrates ethical provisions and integrity in all areas of practice and with relationships with peers, colleagues and leaders.
- Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes and a positive patient and family care environment.
- Demonstrates active listening skills, clear communication, and empathetic presence with the patient, family and health care team.
