Inservices
These are designed to enhance residents' well-being and promote physical, cognitive, and emotional health. What am I describing?
Activities
What does STP stand for?
Special Treatment Program
While on duty, employees are prohibited from using ____ .
Cellphones. Includes smartwatches.
A resident who has been in the facility for 2 years tells Jesse that they met Maxx Crosby yesterday and will get him front row tickets to see the Raiders if he lets them have an extra cigarette. Should Jesse allow it? and what might this resident be displaying? (Be Specific).
No. Grandiose delusion. Manipulation for secondary gain
A resident states that Luis Salas is trying to steal all their beauty because he keeps looking at them weird. What might this resident be experiencing?
Paranoia.
Please provide us with at least 3 signs anxiety or panic.
Racing heart/chest discomfort; Trembling; Nausea; Dizziness; Muscle tension; Hot or cold flashes; Sweating; Choking sensation; Feelings of unreality or disorientation; Numbness or tingling sensations; Shallow, rapid breathing/shortness of breath
Name a community reentry program at Sylmar Health and Rehab?
Pre-vocational work therapy and community outings
Please tell us the process when reporting abuse? (hint: reporting time, entities, and conclusion)
1. Report it to abuse coordinator or supervisor.
2. Report it within 2 hours to CDPH, Ombudsman, Law Enforcement.
3. Investigation must be completed within 5 days.
A resident told Dr. Basta (psychiatrist) that they are hearing more voices and seeing things that are not there. What classification of medication might Dr. Basta prescribe for this resident?
Anti-Psychotic medication.
You observe a resident waving their hands and laughing at themselves. They then start to mumble under their breath. What could the resident be experiencing?
Hallucinations. (Auditory)
Name two types of communication and list an example for each.
Verbal: Speech & Written words. Be clear and brief.
Non Verbal: Facial expression, gesture, touch, pictures
At least how many inservices per year should we have to meet the STP requirements?
52 per year.
A resident's family member is here for visitation and they are asking you for more information regarding their health record. You let them know that you are not allowed to release that information and recommend them to call during business hours. What are you following?
HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Names three common discharge barriers for residents.
Self harm, assault/aggression, medication non-compliance, SI, property destruction, AWOL.
A resident is voicing thoughts of SI or Self harm, what is the first thing you should do?
Ensure the resident is safe and do not leave them alone; report it to nursing and supervisory staff for appropriate assessment
List at least 5 resident's rights according to Department of Mental Health?
To wear own clothing, to see visitors each day, to have access to individual storage, to have reasonable access to telephones, to have ready access to letter writing materials, To receive and mail unopened correspondence, to refuse shock treatment, to keep and use one's own personal possessions, to keep and be allowed to spend reasonable sum of money.
How often should reassessments of a resident's progress in the program be completed in order evaluate the effectiveness of the program objectives and success of the plan?
Every 90 days.
This intervention shall only be used as an emergency measure to protect the patient from injury or injury to others.
Restraint.
Individual psychotherapy, group therapy, pre-vocational, social activities (outings, dances, etc.) physical fitness, behavior modification, positive reinforcers.
What does PRN stand for?
Pro re nata (As the situation demands for) (as needed)
Many of our residents are under conservatorship but what does is mean when a resident is under Penal Code 1370?
Mentally Incompetent (Incompetent to Stand Trial)
What month does National Activity Professionals Week fall under?
January
How many level of searches are there? Explain the procedures of the first level.
There are three level of searches (A, B, C)
Level A: This covers residents who attend out-of-facility outings, appointments with staff, or emergency hospital visits with staff
Resident’s pockets will be searched via turning them inside out.
Resident’s shoes will be removed and checked.
If resident is wearing a hat, it will be removed and checked.
A resident is observed talking to himself and yelling at times. They often ramble and speak really fast. Sometimes you also observe them wearing excessive and bizarre make-up or drawing on their face. It is likely that this resident may be diagnosed with...
Schizoaffective, Bipolar Type
Without looking at your badge, what is the code for Fire? For medical emergency? for Active shooter? For Disaster? For missing resident? For rapid response/resident in crisis/combative resident.
Fire: Dr. Firestone
Medical Emergency: Code Blue
Active Shooter: Code Silver
Disaster: Code Triage
For missing resident: Code Yellow
For Rapid Response: Code Green