Patient Information - Marshall Medical Center

Patient Safety InformationPatient Medication and Equipment SafetyWhat You Need to Know While in the Hospital…Medical Equipment SafetyIt is likely that you’ll use medical equipmentwhile in the hospital. Most likely you will beconnected to an IV Pump and/or other equipmentduring your stay. Staff receive trainingin the use of all medical equipment and willexplain to you what each device is for.If you are unsure if a device is working properly,press your call button to tell your nurse yourconcerns.Do not turn off alarms or attempt to change thesettings on medical equipment.Do not allow family members to adjust settingson any medical equipment.Ask QuestionsIf you want more information about a medicationor medical device, or if you are not certainthe nurse is aware of all of your medical historyand allergies – ask.If you have concerns about the safety of careprovided, please talk to your nurse, Case Manager,or ask to speak with the Nurse Manager.You can also call the Patient Safety Hotline atextension 320.We hope that you are feeling better soon.Preventing InfectionAt Marshall Medical Center, we strive to providequality patient care in a safe and caring environment.One of the best ways to prevent infectionsis for our health care providers to clean theirhands with either soap and water or with analcohol-based hand sanitizer prior to providingyour care. Patient placement is also determinedbased on Infection Control principles and practices.Medical equipment is cleaned betweenpatients and each patient room undergoes athorough disinfection/cleaning procedure bythe Housekeeping staff between patients. Roomsand bathrooms are cleaned at least daily. Visitorsshould not visit if they have cold or flu symptoms.Visitors should wash their hands thoroughlybefore and after visiting. If you have anyquestions regarding infection control practices atMarshall medical Center, don’t hesitate to speakwith your Registered Nurse or ask to speak withthe Infection Control Nurse, who is typicallyavailable M-F.6 • www.marshallmedical.org