Isolation Cart Standardization Labeling and Standardization

Where to begin?

The ISO Cart List

Generate a list of items that should be stored in the ISO cart

The list can serve as a useful visual allowing users to know the quantity, location, and type of items inside the ISO cart

The list should be taped to the most visible portion of the ISO cart

Likely the top of the isolation cart to ensure instant visibility

The quantity of each item should be included

The drawer location of each item should be included

It can be helpful to include the date when the ISO cart list was previously updated

Visual Aid: Labeling and Cart standardization

Providing photographs of each labeled item could be incredibly helpful especially for newer staff

members.

However, labeled photo binders should be properly updated with

new photos. Old photos should not just be crossed out.

Helpful

Confusing The photo binder is a

suggestion not a requirement. The binder could be stored and used as a meaningful

resource for new or existing staff members. If the ISO cart

is updated often with new items the photo binder may

not be appropriate

Tape:Labeling and Cart Standardization

The utilization of tape labels serves as a quick visual for staff. Without physically opening each drawer the location of specific and necessary items is apparent.

Drawer 1: stethoscopes and disposable thermometer along with iso signs if applicable Drawer 2: gloves (one od each size)Drawer 3: Masks and eye protection (procedure mask, Drawer 4:Gowns

Include item number

Possible Survey Questions: Which statement best describes your department with regard to isolation precaustions,?

My department always adheres fully to isolation precautions My department sometimes adheres to isolation precautionsMy department rarely adheres to isolation precautions

OrMy department has better adherence to isolation precautions than other departmentsMy deparment adheres equally as well as other departments to isolation precautionsMy department has worse adherence to isolation precautions than other departments

 Which statement best describes how you feel about your isolation precautions 

  References:

http://healthsciences.utah.edu/innovation/algorithms/2015/three.phptransparency will it hurt or help healthcare http://www.asha.org/SLP/healthcare/Measuring-Client-Satisfaction/measuring client satisfaction  http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/87/4/07-050401/en/WHO and patient satisfaction  http://www.ajmc.com/journals/supplement/2006/2006-11-vol12-n13suppl/nov06-2390ps348-s352vulnerable populations