Blood Borne Pathogens
True or False: The importance of Personal protective equipment (PPE) is for preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
True
True or False: A mandated reporter who fails to make a report of suspected abuse may be punished by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine.
True
What is Arleta's max guest capacity?
148
What does HMIS stand for? and What is it used for?
- Homeless Management Information System
- tracks service information of persons experiencing homelessness in a single database. Allows all service providers to collaborate and streamline services and housing.
A guest is having trouble identifying which medication they need to take right now. Who do you direct them to, if available?
- Nursing Staff
- If not available, direct them to leadership. May need to wait until Medical is on site if no further guidance/directions are provided.
What are Borne Pathogens?
Microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people
What are the options when someone discloses that they are experiencing DV/IPV?
-DV/HT Shelter-For safety, victims will be relocated out of their danger zones.
- IETP*- for clients in CES- Inter shelter transfer
- Problem-Solving- outside resources known to client.
- Safety Planning- Planning for situations that may arise and how to navigate them safely.
- Offer (but don't push) for law enforcement involvement.
What are the 3 colors of the hallways? And where are most of the ADA rooms located?
- Blue, Yellow, Green
and
- Most ADA rooms are found in the Blue Hallway
Give an example of why people can end up homeless?
- Lack of affordable housing
- Unemployment
- Mental Disorder
- Trauma (DV/IPV/etc.)
- Substance Abuse
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical Expenses
You see a spill in the hallway. You look and no other staff is around, but you see guests coming. What do you do?
- Guard the spill, do not leave unattended.
- Try and radio/call for an ES staff member to meet you where you are.
- Let guests who are approaching to be careful, guide them around the spill as needed.
The appropriate way to dispose of a used needle is to:
Deposit it into a sharps container while wearing gloves.
Describe types of DV/IPV?
- Physical
- Sexual
- Emotional
- Verbal
- Spiritual
- Psychological
- Financial
How many “Grab and Go” Stations are there in the building? And what purpose do they serve?
- 3 "Grab and Go" stations
- They are scattered in the building for guest to grab snack throughout the day, in between mealtimes.
If you are having trouble with your HMIS account, who should you contact?
- Manager
- HMISSupport@lahsa.org
Who do you direct the guest to if a guest is asking about filing a grievance about another staff member?
- Manager on duty.
- Social Services/Program manager
- or Site director if neither manager is available.
The highest level of leadership that is on site.
Which is an example of a blood borne pathogen exposure incident?
- Needlesticks or cuts from used needles or sharps. -
- Contact of your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin with blood.
- Assaults – bites, cuts, or knife wounds. Splashes or punctures – especially when drawing blood
Which adverse health effects can be long-term consequences of DV/IPV?
- Chronic pain
- Reproductive problems
- Inability to trust
- Self-harm
- Substance Abuse
- Mental Health
What is the address of Arleta NHF?
9120 Woodman Ave, Arleta, CA 91331.
Name the ways to look up a guest in HMIS?
- Name
- DOB
- SS#
or a combination of
You are doing bed checks and see a guest who is having trouble breathing. You see their inhaler next to them, but they are unable to use. What steps do you take?
1. Call 911 immediately.
2. Alert Management/Leadership
3. Do not leave guest unattended.
How soon should you be evaluated if you have a blood borne pathogen exposure?
Within 1-2 hours
Identify a reason from the choices below to match its example of why women may stay in an abusive relationship.
- Distorted thoughts: "I didn't know what my boyfriend did to me was rape."
- Children: "I stayed for 20 years while I was being abused. I wanted my son to have a father."
- Fear: "I was afraid of him...I knew he'd make leaving him an ugly drawn-out nightmare."
- Damaged self-worth: "I felt I had done something wrong, and I deserved it."
- Isolation: "My husband said I can either have friends or I can have him."
Where are the 2 ADP Employee Timeclocks?
1 in the Library and 1 in the Break Room.
What is Interim Housing?
A guest approaches you and asks for help finding the nearest laundromat and also needs directions (bus routes) in how to get there. Who do you direct them to?
- Social Services
or
- Any staff