The link above you in the chain of command.
The Nurse
Right to best care possible
Quality of Life
the most important infection prevention method
wash your hands
sudden onset, usually short-term and treatable
Acute illness
resident is having chest pain
DO
The social planner
Activities Director
Request, Refuse & Discontinue treatment and care
Participate in there own care
MRSA VRE
Multi drug resistant bacterias causing infections
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
resident doesn't like spinach
Don't
Obtains support services for residents
Medical Social Worker
Free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect
Right to dignity, respect and freedom
Chicken Pox, Varicella, Influenza, Mono
Droplet Precaution
the naming/classifying a disease or illness
Diagnosis
Hold Mr Jackson's hand if requested
Do
helps residents adapt to disabilities
Occupational Therapist
Do what they want, when they want
Right to make independent choices
A, B and C, Jaundice, Alcohol induced
Hepatitis
care from licensed providers
Skilled Care
Call Mrs Smith "honey"
Don't
The most important member of the care team
The resident
Care planning
Services and activities to maintain a high level of wellness
Explosive, sweet smelling diarrhea, highly contagious
Clostridium Difficile, or C. Diff
a course of action that must be taken every time a task is taken
Policy
A new car
Don't