A patient death or serious disability due to a healthcare-acquired infection should be treated as a _______________.

1. Adverse event

 

2. Minor event

 

3. Event on which an FMEA would be performed

 

4. Near-miss event  

Training Tips: The AHAP Staff Challenge is the perfect way to regularly train your staff. If the challenge is a question, forward the e-mail to your staff. Once they answer the question, they will receive immediate feedback on their answers.

If your staff doesn't have e-mail access, use this question in different, creative ways. You can use the question and answer in:

• Intranets
• Posters
• Tent cards placed on tables in staff lounges and cafeterias
• Handouts or quizzes distributed at team meetings
• Reference binder available in staff areas
• Paycheck stuffers
• Newsletters