This is where staff can find GV's Doctor Fact Sheet and Hospital Fact Sheet.
Emergency Travel Binder
What should staff do immediately for severe hypoglycemia when GV is unconscious, seizing, or unable to swallow?
Call 911
T/F: I can hug staff members on the floor
How often do we take JW's blood pressure?
Twice daily
JW’s smoke zones recently changed. What are the new zones?
8a -12p, 12p – 4p, 4p – 8p, 8p – 12a
The medication self-management timer sounds but GV does not initiate his med pass.What are the two things you do next?
1. Wait 10 minutes and prompt the med pass
2. Set the 20-minute timer
What is are examples of fast-acting carbs?
OJ, Glucose tabs, Fruit, Cake Gel, Skittles
These logs contain duties that staff are expected to complete and sign off on during each shift.
The ALL-SHIFTS Log and the designated AM, PM, or NOC Shift Log
What stage of chronic kidney disease is JW and what is one thing we can do to promote healthy kidneys?
Stage 2. Eating healthy, drinking water, physical activity
JW's edible reinforcement prices were recently increased while nonedible prices were kept the same or decreased for this reason.
To increase the response requirement for edible items while making nonedible reinforcement easier/more appealing to access
Who is responsible for placing the tablets on the chargers at the end of the shift or end of use?
GV3
What PRN is available for GV when he is constipated?
Bisacodyl
What type of facility do our residents live in?
EBSH
What is JW's encouraged diet?
Low-fat diet
How often are you required to check in on the consumers to prompt interaction and activity?
Minimum every 30 minutes
What is required to hand GV’s Dr upon arrival to an appt?
Dr Fact Sheet
What is GV’s Diet?
Diabetic diet, low sugar, low sodium
Who is JaWo service coordinator?
Jane Calcagno
What are risk factors for prediabetes and what can we do to reverse it?
Obesity, lack of physical exercise, family hx, and psych meds are all risk factors. We can encourage JW to go on walks and engage in better eating habits.
One of JW’s coping strategies involves deep breathing. Model the process.
In for 5 seconds, hold for 2, out for 5, wait 30, repeat for 10 minutes.
SCENARIO: You are on an outing with GV at the mall, in the food court, and you and GV approach the Panda Express Counter and he asks the employee for a sample. What is the first thing you should do?
Immediately hand the employee the community partner sample card
SCENARIO: GV's blood sugar is 325 mg/dL. He is awake and stable with no emergency symptoms. What actions should staff take?
Check/confirm the blood glucose, obtain urine for ketones, encourage hydration, follow prescribed medication orders, monitor symptoms, and recheck the blood glucose within 30–60 minutes
Who is the Senior Executive Director of California?
Jeffrey Bentley
SCENARIO: JW is drooling a lot more, experiencing tremors, and his eyes are rolling to the back of his head. What is this called and what do you do?
These are symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia, and it should be reported to the nursing team and psychiatrist.
One of JW’s coping strategies involves practicing mindfulness. Model the process.
5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste