Patient Safety Attendant Registry

As registry, you commit to at least three shifts a month across various shifts. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the minimum commitment the registry role requires.

What do you think a patient safety attendant does during a shift on an inpatient unit?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the job is constant watching to keep a patient from harm.

Tell me about a time you stayed calm when someone was upset or acting unpredictably.

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate without adding to the tension.

How do you respect a patient's dignity when they know you are watching them?

What they are checking: Whether they can be present without making the patient feel judged or guarded.

You will sit for long periods. How do you stay alert and watchful the whole time?

What they are checking: Whether they have real ways to stay focused, since a lapse can lead to injury.

A confused patient keeps trying to get out of bed and is at risk of falling. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they use calm words and call the nurse quickly rather than physically restraining.

A patient asks you to leave the room for privacy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the patient in sight as required and explain kindly why they must stay.

As a registry worker, you may be on a different unit each time. How do you get ready at the start of each shift?

What they are checking: Whether they find out the patient's risks and the nurse's expectations before starting.

How would you use the two-way radio if your patient's behavior suddenly changed?

What they are checking: Whether they can call for help clearly and fast with the radio the role requires.

What would you tell the nurse after watching a patient for several hours?

What they are checking: Whether they share useful observations like sleep, agitation or attempts to leave.