Infection Control/ Emergency Response
The best way to prevent the spread on illness/infection
Handwashing
if a resident is not breathing and you feel NO pulse, what do you do next
CALL 911
THEN BEGIN CPR UNTIL CODE STATUS IS DETERMINED
what is code RED
FIRE
what should be done before helping a resident into or out of a wheelchair
lock the wheelchair
Should be documented by each nursing shift for 72 hours
Falls
New Resident
Residents returning from ER, Hosp or Rehab stay
Correct order to don personal protective equipment
Gown
Mask
Goggles
Gloves
If a HOSPICE resident does not have a signed DNR order and they are not breathing and you feel no pulse what do you do next
CALL 911
THEN BEGIN CPR
Never assume that all hospice residents have a DNRO
what is code BLUE
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation -CPR
This should be applied after each incontinent episode to promote skin care/ prevent skin breakdown
What is skin protectant /barrier cream
** each nursing station has cream if needed in our small orange supply box
Resident needs this Florida form in order to move into an ALF
1823
Type of bacteria that is not killed by using hand sanitizer
what is C-diff
How often are elopement drills done
What is "quarterly "
what is code SILVER
active shooter
These are the most common accidents in ALF facilities
Falls
Who should be contacted when a fall occurs
POA
PCP
RWD/ ARWD (Jenn/Joan)
** Home health if on services and a new wound is obtained
What color is a DNR form and what does it mean
DNR form in the state of FL is on a YELLOW paper
A DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER is an order written on a legal form to respect the wishes of an individual who does not wish to receive CPR or advance cardiac life support if their heart were to stop or they were to stop breathing
Vitals should be completed by which day each month
What is "7th" of each month
** fyi MD should be notified by the 10th about weight changes +3 /-3 **
what is code GREY
Violence/ Security
Call bells should be answered within how many minutes
within 10 minutes or less
Name 4 categories that are on our clinical reports
hospice
HomeHealth
oxygen
insulin
LNS
Cpap
Our Vision statement is ......
Our vision statement is Annually certified as a great place to work, Watercrest, stand as a beacon of quality senior living, by creating a sense of family in a company, where servant leaders collaberate to honor our elders.
Our mission statement
to WELCOME, to CARE, and to SERVE
what is code purple
Medical emergency
Skin checks should be done how often
WITH EVERY SHOWER
WHEN SOMETHING NEW SHOWS UP
ANYTIME!!!!!!
Proactive Interventions for residents at risk include :
Name 4 interventions
PT/OT
Assistive Devices
Hospital bed
Halo Rings for transfers and bed mobility
Wounds: Pressure reducing measures
Air mattress
float heels while in bed
frequent repositioning
home health Consult
barrier creams
cushion for wheelchairs
Evaluate nutrition and hydration status - MC Hydration Station
Incontinence care