Infection Prevention
What is the best way to stop germs from spreading?
Washing your hands!!!!
Name two reasons why people fall down?
Tripping over an object
Being dizzy
Inappropriate shoes
Being unbalanced
Slippery floor
Not watching where you're going
Who are some of your resources that can help you navigate your treatment?
Patient Advocate
Social Worker
Psychologist
FSS Staff
Nursing Staff
Medical Provider
Pharmacist
Recreation Therapist or RPA
If your unit is under ICS how can you help the unit staff safe?
Go to your room until the emergency is over.
Is it acceptable to run or yell/scream in the hallways?
No, it is not. Please refrain from doing so. :)
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
20-30 seconds, singing the ABC's or happy birthday twice!
True or False: When a person does not eat or drink well, due to an illness or other reasons, they are at a higher risk of falling.
TRUE
True or False: The patient advocate is a staff member who is designated to assist you?
Bonus point: Do you know her name?
TRUE
Danielle Polzin
Where are you able to bring complaints?
Staff, nurses, unit director, using the grievance process
If you are at an activity, who do you talk to if you are uncomfortable or need help?
The RT, RPA or other staff.
True or False: If you have respiratory symptoms such as coughing or a runny nose, wearing a mask is an effective way at reducing spread of illness to those around you?
TRUE. Wear a mask. :)
If you are feeling dizzy or ill and think you might fall, who should you talk to?
Nurse or staff or doctor
Who sets the pace of your goals and recovery in treatment?
YOU do. You set the pace and help choose your goals.
What is one meeting held on your unit where you can get information and bring your safety concerns?
Community Meetings
You're lifting weights and start to feel pain or strain that doesn't feel right. What should you do?
A. Keep lifting and push through it
B. Stop, rest, and let staff know
C. Ignore it
D. Leave without telling anyone
B. Stop, rest, and let staff know
What is the primary organ of our bodies that protects us from infection?
Our skin
What should you do if you feel unsteady or dizzy while walking?
Stop, grab onto something, ask for help, etc.
What are the reasons to decrease caffeine intake during treatment?
It can interfere with your mood, sleep, physical health and your medications.
How does the facility promote a sense of security among patients?
By open communication, fair treatment, addressing your concerns promptly and offering structured routines.
What are some reasons you should keep proper form while lifting weights?
To make sure you don't strain or pull your muscles
To keep your balance and don't fall
To make sure you don't drop the weights
To make sure you build muscles evenly
To maintain health of muscles
How do vaccines help prevent infections?
They help to strengthen the immune system.
What actions can you take to prevent falls in the hospital or at home?
Removing trip hazards
Using a handrail
Wearing proper footwear
Asking for help when needing
The most important person in the health care team is
The patient (Yourself)
You're walking through the unit and noticed something broken or unsafe (Like a loose piece of metal, sharp edge, or something broken). What should you do?
A. Ignore it if no one is hurt
B. Try to fix it yourself
C. Tell staff right away
D. Tell another patient to deal with it
C. Tell staff right away
You're in the gym and see another patient trying to lift more weight than they can handle and losing control of it. What should you do?
A. Watch and see what happens
B. Tell them to keep going
C. Try to jump in and help without staff
D. Move to a safe distance and alert staff right away
D. Move to a safe distance and alert staff right away