Team Roles
This role can observe and report changes in condition, support with appointments, and document observations, but cannot administer medications.
What is DSP (non-AMAP)?
The training emphasizes to 'stay in your ___' and know your scope of practice.
What is lane?
For minor symptoms like a headache, you should contact this person first.
Who is the House RN?
Any change in health, injury, or incident must be reported to this person immediately.
Who is the house nurse or on-call RN?
DSPs serve in this role when they closely observe individuals and report changes to medical personnel.
What is an advocate?
This person coordinates medical appointments, maintains up-to-date medical records, and tracks preventive care and follow-ups.
What is a Medical Counselor?
When someone shows behavioral concerns, you should always rule out this first.
What is medical (causes)?
For after-hours medical concerns, you should contact this person
Who is the On-Call RN?
This is where medical documentation should be entered according to the training.
What is eVero?
DSPs serve in this role when they help individuals understand medical routines and treatments.
What is an educator?
This role can do everything a non-AMAP DSP can do, plus administer medications and monitor for side effects.
What is an AMAP-Certified DSP?
These two health factors play important roles in supporting overall health.
What are good nutrition and exercise?
For medication errors, you must immediately report to these three people or positions.
Who are the House RN, Residence Manager, and DON
All medical information must be kept private according to this federal law.
What is HIPAA?
DSPs provide this type of assistance during medical appointments and stressful medical situations.
What is support (emotional and practical)?
This person oversees DSP implementation of medical supports, ensures documentation accuracy, and participates in care plan reviews.
What is a Residence Manager?
The training mentions this group of five conditions that are particularly dangerous for people with developmental disabilities.
What are the Fatal Five?
For medical emergencies like seizures or chest pain, you should call this number first.
What is 911?
Complete this phrase from the training: 'If it isn't written, it ___.'
What is 'didn't happen'?
DSPs help maintain this between individuals, families, and clinical staff.
What is continuity of care?
Only this professional can perform medical assessments according to the training materials.
What is an RN (Registered Nurse)?
The training emphasizes these three key approaches: being proactive, collaborating, and this third element.
What is continuous learning?
For injuries or significant behavior changes, you should immediately notify these two people.
Who are the House RN and Residence Manager?
This type of form must be completed when there's a medication error.
What is a med error form?
DSPs ensure this type of approach to medical services, focusing on the individual's preferences and whole person.
What is person-centered care?