Page 14 - WestCalcasieuCameron2017

SPEAK UP!™ -BE AWARE OF YOUR CARE!
RIGHT I.D.,
SPEAK UP! If you have USE a healthcare facility that
questions or concerns. Don't be afraid has been carefully checked out. RIGHT CARE!
to ask questions until you understand. It should meet The Joint Commission's
quality standards. • When you are admitted, an
PAY ATTENTION to the I.D. BAND is placed on your
care you get. You are a part of your PARTICIPATE in all wrist. This ensures that
healthcare team, be aware of your care! decisions about your treatment. the RIGHT PATIENT gets
the RIGHT CARE in the
Being aware of your care is the best RIGHT PLACE, and
EDUCATE YOURSELF way to prevent errors. at the RIGHT PATIENT SAFETY-SPEAK UP!™, RIGHT I.D.
about your illness. Understand your TIME. Be sure
Speak up!™ Is a diagnosis, treatments and tests. you are correctly
partnership between WCCH identified by
and The Joint Commission to Take notes and write down any NAME and BIRTH
help patients become more questions you may have. DATE. If you are
involved in their care. concerned—Speak Up!
ASK a trusted family member
In the section titled Patient Safety, or friend to be your advocate. They • ALL employees of WCCH
you’ll find help for staying safe can help you remember questions you and PHYSICIANS who enter
while you're here, asking the right your room should introduce
questions and helping to prevent want to ask. themselves and be wearing a
any errors in your care. PHOTO NAME BADGE.
KNOW your medicines and
why you take them. Keep a list of your Be Aware
meds with you, also any allergies or
reactions you may have. Of Your Care!
Courtesy of The Joint Commission
13 14