Infection Control
Prior to entering and leaving a patient's room what should you do with your hands?
Gel in and Gel out or Wash your hands before and after.
Before changing a resident's shirt in the room, what steps should you take?
Make sure the door is closed or curtain is pulled.
How far should you be from your PIV Card?
Arms Length in Reach
Where can you find your PI Projects?
What are your units PI Projects?
The PI board on CLC 2 in the breakroom,
written on your 5 star boards in the halls.
Make sure you know PI projects and successes!
You notice a resident is coughing and having difficulty swallowing when feeding him or her. What should you do?
Stop feeding, remove the food and immediately inform the nurse. These could be signs of aspiration.
What's the dwell time (wet time) for the purple wipes?
2 Minutes
You walk by a resident's room and see a urinal that has urine in it. What should you do?
Empty the urinal. This is a dignity issue.
A resident wants to voice some concerns. Who do you notify? What is the name of the meeting they could attend?
The Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager
Can use Patient Advocate (they also attend Resident Council)
Resident Council
What is your process for ensuring that reusable medical equipment is clean?
Wipe down before and after
A resident on your assignment who requires feeding observation usually eats in the dining room but is eating in his room today. What is your responsibility?
Observe the resident one to one while eating.
What's the dwell time (wet time) for the orange top (bleach wipes)?
4 minutes
They need feeding assistance, NOT a "feeder"
A nurse delegates applying a dry skin cream to you and hands you the cup. After applying the cream, there is some left in the cup. What should you do?
Their own clothing.
After feeding your patient that's on aspiration precautions in bed how long should you keep them sitting up.
30-60 minutes
What is the order to (don) put on PPE?
Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
A resident does not like what has been offered on the meal tray. What can you do?
Work with the nurse and dietary to find alternatives that they like.
CONCERT or watchlist huddle
What are the two patient identifiers?
name plus
the FULL ssn# OR dob
How do you know if your resident is on aspiration precautions?
There should be an order.
They have a blue placemat.
It's highlighted in blue on the meal ticket.
What is the Order to (doff) remove PPE?
Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask
Where do we go to find the resident's preferences and plan of care?
The Interdisciplinary Care Plan in CPRS.
Below the bladder
What are some ways you protect private health information of Veterans?
Don't leave paper or rosters out.
Don't discuss residents or resident care in public areas.
After feeding a resident that is on one to one feeding for aspiration precautions, you are called to another room. What should you do with the resident's tray?
Remove the tray