Christian Jandreau, RN CIC
Inland Infection Control Coordinator

1. Have you cleaned your hands?  

“National studies show that more than 80,000 people die each year because of infections they get while in a hospital…and CDC statistics reveal that healthcare workers adequately clean their hands less than 50% of the time. So don’t be shy about asking a caregiver this question. At Inland, we are committed to cleaning our hands 100% of the time because one infection caused by unclean hands is one too many.”

 Click here for a hand hygiene brochure. 

 


Mike Friel, R.Ph
Inland Pharmacy Director

2. What is this medication and why am I taking it? 

“Many medication errors happen because of poor or faulty communication between patients and hospital staff. At Inland, you can feel comfortable asking questions about your medications, because we believe two-way communication is one of the best ways to prevent mistakes.”

Click here for a printable brochure about Medication Safety from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Click here for a printable Personal Medication List you can complete. 

Teresa Farrington, DO Inland Pulmonary/Critical Care

3. Am I at risk for getting a DVT?  

"DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is a blood clot that forms usually in the leg often because your body hasn't moved around for a while - this is why hospitalized patients are at risk. It can be a serious but preventable medical complication - that's why at Inland, we screen all inpatients for risk of a DVT - and we encourage you to ask questions about how we will work together to prevent a possible DVT."

Click here for a printable handout on “DVT at a Glance” from the Coalition for DVT.

Click here for a printable handout on “Surgery Safety Tips” from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.