CDSS
What is CDSS?
The Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy
What are the common harm reduction strategies in our community?
Needle syringe program, Ontario naloxone program, overdose prevention training and education, consumption and treatment sites, waterloo region community health van
What SS would urge a nurse to advocate for naloxone administration?
CNS and Respiratory depression (less then 8 RR)
What is methadone used for in the practice setting?
Aids in withdrawal symptoms by producing similar effects to opioids but preventing withdrawal symptoms
what are the 4 foundational elements?
Prevention and education, substance use services and supports, evidence, substance controls
What supplies could you possibly give to a patient participating in a needle exchange program?
tourniquet, needles of different sizes, syringes, bowls, and alcohol swabs
As a nurse working in a safe injection site, what is not considered a part of your role?
Administration/injection of the substance.
What are the two shockable rhythms?
Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia
What are the guiding principles?
Compassionate, equitable, collaborative, and comprehensive
Why would you provide vitamin C to a patient participating in a needle exchange?
What is the nurses main goal while working in a safe injection site?
providing safe, compassionate, non judgemental care while keeping patients alive.
What is the maximum amount of Acetaminophen a patient should receive in 24 hours?
4000 mg
What is an example of how CDSS is investing in community led programs?
Created a youth substance use prevention program that will allocate funding to communities to support community-led approaches to prevent and delay substance use related harms in youth
Harm reduction fund
Mental wellness program
National crime prevention strategy
15 mins
What are the main blood borne infectious diseases are you concerned about?
HIV, Hepatis C and B
What medication should you not take after a night of drinking to keep your liver healthy?
Acetaminophen
Why is it important that CDSS is integrating evidence as one of its foundational elements?
Assessing the current situation
Identify trends
Set policy priorities
Respond to emerging drug issues
Measure impact
What are the 5 core principles of the 'housing first' program?
Access to permanent housing does not require individuals to show that they are ‘ready’ for housing, it is not conditional on sobriety or abstinence
Individuals are able to exercise choice and self determination (where their home is located, what type of housing, and what supports they would like to receive)
In addition to helping individuals meet basic needs, Housing First also focuses on recovery orientation (range of supports to help nurture and maintain social, educational, occupational amongst other activities)
Individual and client driven supports - supports accessed based on the clients needs
Helping individuals to become integrated into their communities through social engagement
What is a vital approach to care utilized by nurses that must especially be used when caring for vulnerable populations?
Trauma informed care!
From the maternity unit, what does the U stand for in BUBBLE acronym?
uterus (would massage and assess if boggy)