Hand Hygiene
When washing your hands with soap and water, how long should you rub your hands together?
At least 20 seconds.
What is the name of the law that prevents, detects, and treats abuse.
Elder Justice Act
How many different lifts do we use here at PHV?
4
Maxi Move, Sara Stedy, Sara 3000, Sara Plus
What is the purpose of PPE?
To protect both the healthcare provider and the patient from being infected with diseases.
What is the most important thing to do, before throwing a dirty laundry bag down the laundry chute?
TIE the bag!!
True or False, proper hand hygiene is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease?
TRUE
Mr.Smith's caregiver has refused to give him a shower for a week, what type of abuse is this?
Neglect
When should a mesh sling be used?
shower/bath
What type of PPE requires a fit test to be carried out by a qualified individual before it is used?
N95 respirator
What goes in BLUE bags?
Washcloths, bath towels, flat and fitted sheets, pillow cases, bed pads, green bed blankets, draw sheets, gowns.
When should alcohol based hand sanitizer NOT be used?
When hands are visably soiled.
Mr. Smith's caregivers refuse to let him go to the activity room and make him stay in his room. What type of abuse is this?
Involuntary seclusion.
How do you get a resident out of the lift if it stops working?
Use the emergency release.
After removing all your PPE what must you do?
Hand Hygiene
What goes in CLEAR bags?
Resident personal clothing and bedding.
Clothing protectors.
Should hand hygiene be preformed before or after contact with a resident?
Hand Hygiene should be preformed BOTH, before and after contact wit a resident.
What are you required to do if you suspect or observe resident abuse?
Report it to your supervisor immediatley.
What should you do prior to using a lift?
Be sure it is working properly, battery is charged, harness buckles are not cracked, harness is not torn or frayed.
True or False, The proper order for putting ppe on is,
Gown, Gloves, Mask/Respirator, Goggles/Face Shield.
FALSE, the proper order is,
Gown, Mask/Respirator, Goggles/Face Shield,Gloves
What are BROWN bags for?
Any stained, soiled, or torn linens.
When using hand sanitizer, how long should you rub your hands together?
Until hands are dry.
Name 6 types of abuse
Verbal, Sexual, Seclusion, Mental, Neglect, financial/material exploitation
While using the lift what is the most important thing to do?
Talk to your patient.
What is the proper order to REMOVE ppe?
Gloves, Goggles/Face Shield, Gown, Mask/Respirator, Hand Hygiene.
Where do you rinse out soiled laundry, before bagging it and sending it down the laundry chute?
The Hopper.