True or False CIR
You must always put the residents full name at the beginning of a CIR
False
We only use the Initials
A resident came home and refused to hand in weapons
IR
You should always put the residents full name in this document
True
You also want to include any other residents full names who where involved
After writing the IR what are the next steps ?
4 steps minimum
Print and put in IR binder
Email management a copy
Save a copy to the one drive
Share the incident at Shift exchange
You can write your CIR on your next shift
False!
You always want to write the CIR the same day, Make sure you carve out time to complete this.
A resident was out in the community and assaulted a civilian and was sent to jail
CIR
You don't need to follow up with a resident about any incidents - Management handles that
False!
We encourage all staff to build rapport and provide follow up with all our residents to ensure they are feeling safe and supported
The Action Taken section is a place to document the events after the incident took place. What would be something you would put here ?
Min 2 answers
I spent some time talking to the resident
Was there any natural consequences
Follow up information
If there was a safety plan made
Who was notified
When writing the CIR in the General Descriptions column you can write Overdose if someone was overdosing.
False
You always want to put Suspected Poisoning
Resident was arguing with a staff member and told them they where going to come back and kill them later
CIR
You only have to write IR's when something negative happens
False!
We love the positive IR's
You need to make sure you keep record of the times for your CIR document
True
We need as many details as possible
Resident took the wrong medication
CIR
Only management will make sure safety plans are followed up on
All staff should be checking to see if there are safety plans daily.
We only write CIR's because our funders need to see them.
FALSE !
We Write CIR's for our funders and for our team to stay up to date with important information. This also ensure are residents are receiving quality care
Resident threw a cup at the wall almost hitting a resident
IR
You have to call management when you write an IR
False!
You only contact on call and management when you write a CIR
You have witnessed a suspected overdose, and have been asked to speak to the Paramedics. The resident is being taken to hospital.
What would you be asking them for?
What is the follow up for the team?
Name
Badge numbers
Ambulance numbers
what hospital they are going to
Follow up with the hospital to inquire about prescriptions
Inform assigned Housing worker
Share at shift exchange - Highlight that they are away on the resident board