Psychotropic Medications
When does the psychotropic assessment need completed?
admission, quarterly, and with any medication changes
What do you need to do immediately if an accidental needle stick occurs?
tell supervisor, post-injury protocol for your protection will be started.
Wash any cuts or needle sticks with soap and water right away.
Clean any area that water may have splashed.
Alert supervisor ASAP
What device can be used to prevent coccyx ulcers?
ROHO
How long do we need to be washing our hands with soap and water?
40-60 seconds
When someone is placed in isolation what all needs to be done outside the patients room?
Isolation cart stocked, please see nurse sign, what isolation they are on, donning sign.
When does Behavior Documentation need completed?
every 14 days, any med changes
Name a disease that can be transmitted through a needle stick injury?
HIV
Hep c
Hep B
bacterial infections
What is the primary function of wheelchair cushions?
relieve pressure and move your weight away from bony areas.
What does MDRO stand for?
multidrug-resistant organisms
If your resident has COVID, what PPE are you wearing?
n95, gown, gloves, face shield, goggles
What is the template called in PCC to monitor resident for any changes in condition/ or monitoring?
Behavior Documentation
What test are done after a needle stick injury?
hep b, hep c, HIV, syphillis
15 hours at a continuous sitting position
Does a room with Enhanced Barrier Precautions needs the same PPE and signage as isolation?
yes
What type of isolation is ordered for someone with CDIFF?
Contact+
What all needs to be done at admission for a pt on psychotropic medications?
Psychotropic assessment, consent paper signed, drug information sheets given to resident, proper diagnosis in PCC with medication.
How long after a needle stick injury should you get tested?
Hep B- 1-2 months after exposure
Hep C- 4-6 months after exposure
HIV- administered at 6 weeks, 3m, and 6m
What stage ulcers can utilize ROHO cushions?
1,2, or 3
What PPE are you utilizing for EBP?
gown, gloves
Where can you get more PPE or equipment if needed?
Ronnies office, call supervisor if after hours
Did you sign the education provided to every unit on psychotropic medications?
Hopefully YES :) if not please review and do so.
Who is the BVH infection control nurse that needs to be contacted right away?
Kelli Heyman
How does a ROHO cushion reduce the risk of developing pressure sores?
uses a unique air flotation system to redistribute pressure evenly across the seating surface, minimizing pressure points
Enhanced Barrier Precautions are recommended for residents with any of the following:
1) infection or colonization with a MDRO or 2) a wound or indwelling medical device, even if the resident is not known to be infected or colonized with a MDRO.
AB,CD units are you aloud to have hand sanitizer available to the residents?
Yes, but cannot be left in patients handling, must be kept behind a locked door.