Sharp Chula Vista Volunteer
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Volunteer Qualities (PPEAARS)
Proactive Sense of Humor Ability to Listen Emotional Stability/Calm Disposition Professional Appearance Reliability Ability to keep confidences
7 Pillars of Excellence
1. Quality 2. Safety 3. Service 4. People 5. Finance 6. Growth 7. Community
Onstage
Everywhere patients and visitors can see you in uniform.
Onstage Behavior
Taking guests where they are going Eyes alert, attentive & approachable Smiling & greeting everyone Active listening & proactive behavior
Offstage Behavior
Talking/texting on personal phones is only allowed in break rooms, administrative offices & cafeteria. Eating, drinking & chewing gum is only allowed in breakroom's/cafeteria
Cell Phone Policy
Personal cell phones & earbuds not to be used in onstage areas. Accessing your cell phone is only allowed in offstage areas. Texting while walking violates our hospital safety policy.
12 Behavior Standards
1. Teamwork 2. Courteous Communication 3. Service Recovery 4. Privacy & Confidentiality 5. Diversity 6. Appearance Matters 7. Reward & Recognition 8. Mutual Respect 9. Service Excellence 10. E-Communication Manners 11. Attitude is Everything 12. Zero Harm
Attitude is Everything
Attitude, compassion & demeanor create a positive first & lasting impression.
5 Must-Haves
1. Greet people with a smile & "hello" 2. Take people where they are going, no directions 3. Use key words @ key times, "is there anything else I can do for you? I am a volunteer and have time." 4. Foster an attitude of gratitude, say thank you 5. Round with reason to better connect
Teamwork
Team members share a common vision: to make Sharp the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care.
Reward & Recognition
Reward & Recognition are central to the Sharp vision and culture. Sharp recognizes volunteers by # of service hours, attendance %, helping at extra events and recognition events.
Service Recovery
When the Sharp experience doesn't go right, we pledge to make things better.
When we don't meet a customers expectations:
-find out what wasn't done or done incorrectly -pass information on to your supervisor
When interacting with frustrated people:
-take out a pad & pen -ask their name & introduce yourself -listen to why they are frustrated -explain what you are going to do or who you are going to speak with to improve the issue
Service Excellence
Through service excellence, we create meaningful and positively memorable experiences.
Courteous Communication
Body language, tone & word choice reflect respect for everyone at all times. "Please allow me a few moments to find that information" "Please allow me to escort you"
Zero Harm
Sharp healthcare is committed to ensuring a safe environment to achieve zero harm to everyone.
Pay Attention to Details (STAR)
Stop Think Act Review
Communicate Clearly (SBAR)
Situation Background Assessment Recommendation
Speak Up for Safety & Respect (CUS)
Concerned Uncomfortable Stop
Zero Harm: Think Safe, Be Safe
-be proactive if you see something unsafe -report safety issues as soon as you find them -report all work related injuries and illnesses to supervisor
Zero Harm: Workers Compensation
-sharp's policy to work related injuries and occupational illnesses applies to all volunteers -exposure to patients blood must be reported immediately to staff -if injured, or if you contract an illness while volunteering, you must report it immediately to staff in your department and complete an accident reporting & treatment form before the end of the shift.
For the Safety of yourself & patients, Don't:
-escort patients outside to smoke -transport patients with an IV, unless with a staff -retrieve anything from a patients purse/wallet -give medication to patients -give medical or personal advice -reach into the trash to retrieve something
Code Blue
Someone stopped breathing/their heart stopped
Code Red
Fire
Code Green
Disturbance/Unruly Behavior
Code Yellow
Armed Intruder, Hostage or Shooting
Code Triage
Internal or External Disaster
Code Purple
Infant Abduction
To initiate the emergency system:
Dial ***, Explain type of code, building & department, Extension # & room #
When you detect a fire, Remember R.A.C.E
Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
Fire extinguisher, Remember to P.A.S.S.
Pull the pin Aim the extinguisher Squeeze the handle Sweep from side to side at the base of the flame
Mutual Respect
Respectful behavior is the cornerstone to achieving zero harm and zero defects and it demonstrates that we value each other.
Appearance Matters
Dressing & grooming professionally & maintaining a clean work environment demonstrates respect to all.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Sharp healthcare protects everyone privacy and confidentiality in all situations. -seek a supervisors assistance when faced with a confidentiality challenge -if you must discuss a patient with staff hold your convo in a private place -knock and ask permission before entering a patient room
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
Gives only staff care-givers access to a medical file
California Medical Privacy Law of 2009
Individuals can be personally fined for violating a patients privacy.
Electronic Communication Manners
Using the most appropriate channel of communication demonstrates respect for others and ensures that clear, undistorted content is received.
Diversity
We recognize that our differences, unique talents and varied backgrounds come together to create a stronger whole. Sharp celebrates everyone regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, creed, national origin, religion or sexual orientation.
Largest Health Care System in California with
4 acute care hospitals, 3 specialty hospitals
Acute Care Hospitals
Sharp Grossmont Sharp Coronado Sharp Memorial Sharp Chula Vista
Speciality Hospitals
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns Sharp Mesa Vista Sharp McDonald Center
Sharp Healthcare is
The largest health care system of San Diego
Sharp is named after
Lieutenant Donald N. Sharp, $500,00 dollars donated by his father in his name
Sharp Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Started by 3 women and formed in 1954 by asking for donations door to door. Raised money to reopen the hospital in 1955.
Sharps Vision
To be the best health care system in the universe.
Awards won by Sharp
-Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award -Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence -Planetree Designation
Clean Hands Save Lives: Sanitize Your Hands
-when entering & leaving a patient room -before & after your break, mealtime & restroom -after coughing or sneezing -before taking gives from box & after removing gloves -use alcohol based sanitizer regularly -use soap & water for a minimum of 20 seconds -use paper towel to turn off faucet & open door
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