At Northeast Georgia Health System, we are committed to zero preventable harm.
Caring for your health is a team effort, and you are an important member of the team.
CHAMPS is an acronym we use to help us put safety first! You and your family can use it while you are a patient in the hospital as well.
- Communicate Clearly
Tell us about pain or when you need to use the restroom. - Handoff Effectively
Let hospital staff know if you have concerns about returning home. - Act with a Questioning Attitude
Mention to staff when medications do not look familiar to you. - Maintain Your Wing Person at All Times
Family members can speak up for safety concerns. - Pay Attention to Detail
Make notes for yourself to make it easier to remember details when you get home. - Speak Up for Safety
Always ask questions when things do not make sense or do not match what other staff members have told you.
Isolation Procedures
If you or your loved one has an infection, we may place you on isolation precautions. This helps prevent germs from spreading to other patients, visitors and hospital staff.
For your safety and the safety of others, please:
- Stay in your room unless we take you for a test or treatment.
- Follow the hospital isolation precautions to help prevent the infection from spreading.
- Ask questions and talk with your healthcare team about any concerns.
- Our patients and visitors are encouraged to remind staff to perform hand hygiene.
- Visitors will be asked to wear personal protection equipment.
- Check with the nurse before entering a room with an isolation sign.