Delegation
A child with these safety interventions cannot go outside without a staff member, unless approved by the child's nurse.
Trach, frequent seizures, VNS device, extreme safety related behaviors (ie. running to the lake, and not redirectable)
This is how you will change your practice after attending this training today!
choose your own adventure :)
You grab the last roll of paper towel, so naturally you grab one of these.
Supply request form from KTG's desk
- restock all supplies
- take out trash
- brief checks
This "P" is described as movement or turning. It is a nursing intervention that can be initiated by a CNA.
"Position"
These are skin markings that do not need to be recording on the admission skin screening.
Do not cut on these with a sharp knife in the kitchen- it will ruin them.
silicone mats/plates
What is: code status, allergies, name, emergency plan (ie. seizures)
A nurse delegating a brief change to a CNA, and the CNA reporting back a softball sized soft BM is an example of this.
Closed loop communication
You enter the room to start inventory during an admission. You notice that the nurse has already started going through paperwork without doing the "time out." This is one way you can remind her/him to do that check.
Even when time is limited, our laundry standards remain the same. These two items are never washed together.
clothing of two different children.
While leaving for a walk outside, you notice that the respite child hits their leg on the doorway on the way out the door. Her body jumps slightly when it happens, but then she seems to be just fine.
This is your next move.
What is report to the nurse. Fill out an incident report PRN.
While working day respite, you notice skin breakdown (redness/tenderness) on a child's bottom. You do this to ensure the parents are aware at pick up that evening.
tell the nurse, and write a note if the nurse would like you to.
Sometimes this gets missed on the inventory log because it is not brough from home. These items are special creations, that we don't want to be left behind!
ART! *pack throughout the child's stay, and check night before DC
After cleaning the flip-top bed, what must be documented to ensure we gather adequate data for the new bed type this summer.
How it was cleaned, and which parts were cleaned (clipboard in laundry room or room 3)
Although many have the knowledge on how to perform this task, Crescent Cove CNAs are not allowed to handle or apply this advanced respiratory equipment.
Trachs, HMEs, Vents, bedside BiPap/CPap masks
These are sometimes very difficult to read or find, but it is important that these are checked during admission for any item that has a shelf life.
expiration dates
It's been a minute, or you've never assembled the "flip-top" bed: this resource can help give you step by step directions.
QR code attached to the rolling luggage; it is stored in room 3