Healthcare
- check to see if it was ordered
i.e metamucil was out for 4 days, and no one reordered it.
What is the first thing to do with a medication bottle?
Write the date on the bottle when it was opened!
Do you know how to care for CPAP machine?
Weekly the mask should be cleaned with soap and water. fill humidifier with water when its empty.
what are the disciplinary actions of use of cellular devices on the floor?
1st = VC
2nd= WW
3rd= 3 day suspension
4th= termination
approving medications is getting missed frequently, what are the consequences of doing so ?
when pouring liquid medication, what are some key factors to remember
-Pour with label in your hand to avoid spillage
- under 10ml use syringe
- tighten cap, to avoid spilling and waste in the consumers drawer.
Meal substitutions. Need to have an order for a medical reason, we cannot just give these to anyone. Not to be given with the meal, it is for when they want this in place of a meal.
what seems to be the issues with giving birth control?
Days are off, missed, not given, not following days
What is the disciplinary action for missing charts?
1= WW
2= Final warning
3= Termination
Who should throw out outdated food?
it is everyone's responsibility to do so. remember they are only good for 2 days after being open.
What to do with Controlled medications after administering
Sign the back of the card where you removed the medication to insure another "check" that it was given.
-failure to do so, is a med error
When you pop the last pill in the medication card, what should you do?
Replace it with a new card and put PHI in the shredder.
What is the disciplinary action for Med errors?
3 in a 6-month period= WW
4 in a 6-month period= three-day suspension
5 in a 6-month period= termination
How long can the meals stay out on the counter?
30 Mins- it can a health hazard when left out.
Should a consumer drink something right after taking atropine drops?
No, the drops need to absorb under the tongue to be effective
What goes in the sharps container?
Sharps only. No cotton balls, band aide, wrappers, alcohol pads.
how much yogurt/applesauce should be used when giving with medications?
1/4 cup, just enough to cover the pills.
What are the Vehicle Safety recommendations?
- no cell phone
- everyone needs to be buckles before moving
-doors locked, windows up
-no speeding, its being tracked.
-gas at 1/2 tank
-binders filled out correctly
-dont leave trash in the vehicles
-do not take anything out of the emergency bags
- no eating
What are ways to insure privacy to our consumers?
- knock on doors before entering
- talk to them privately regarding personal information
-get permission to clean rooms before entering especially if they are not in house.
What is the correlation between SSRIS and Sunshine
(SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. SSRI drugs are a type of antidepressant that have been shown to increase levels of serotonin within the brain)
SSRIs also affect thermoregulation, impairing sweating and hydration, which increases the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. It also can cause sun sensitivity, causing a sunburn more easily
- Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil
Who has a crush order for medications?
No one
Should you stay with the consumer while they are completing their nebulizer treatment?
Absolutely, this is a medication just like the oral medications.
What are the disciplinary actions for Abandoning sides?
-no harm= final written or termination
- that means leaving your side without having another staff monitor while you are gone
how many snacks per consumer each day?
They get snacks three times a day, one snack per consumer.
10 am, 2pm and bedtime.