HUC
Health Unit Coordinator
What does CNA stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant
What kind of degree does a Case Manager hold?
Registered Nursing- 2 year or 4 year
True or False: The Emergency Department is a predictable and slow-paced environment to work in.
False
How long does it take to get a nursing degree?
2 or 4 years
Who is often the first person to greet a family member or patient coming into the department?
The HUC
How long is the CNA program?
4-12 weeks, depending on location
True or False: The Social Worker only works with patients in the Ambulatory (Clinic) setting.
False. Social Workers in healthcare support patients in all phases of care (Inpatient, Ambulatory/Clinic, Emergency and Rehabilitation)
What is Emergency Nursing?
A nursing specialty that focuses on care of patients who require prompt medical attention to avoid long term disability or death
True or False: SMHS Med/Surg nurses care for a very specific patient population
False. SMHS Med/Surg Nurses take care of patients recovering from surgery, general medical patients, and patients requiring therapy/recovery after a long hospital stay
What are typical hours for a HUC?
Dependent upon location! HUCs can work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, M-F or on weekends!
Do you need to maintain a license to be a CNA at SMHS?
No. CNA's that provide proof of completion of an accredited CNA program are not required to maintain status on the state board.
Out of all local resources, which has the longest waiting list to access?
A) Homeless shelters
B) Pregnancy clinics
C) Chiropractic services
D) Mental health counseling
Mental health counseling
How do RN's prioritize/triage patients coming into the Emergency Deparment?
By how urgent the illness or injury is (ESI leveling system)
True or False: Essentia Health offers tuition reimbursement and sign on bonuses for new nurses?
True!
Name 3 things a HUC may assist with:
2) Coordinating patient flow (discharges, admissions, appointments)
3) Ordering unit supplies
What 4 colleges in the Twin Ports offer CNA programs?
Lake Superior College, The College of St. Scholastica, Fon du Lac College & Northwoods Technical College
*Essentia Health will help PAY for you to get a CNA certificate- Ask us how!
Name 3 things an RN Case Manager might assist with.
1. Discharge Planning
2. Obtaining authorization from insurance companies for medical care/treatment
3. Developing a plan of care for the hospital stay
4. Connection with community resources
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the most frequent type of surgery that is cared for on the Med/Surg unit at SMHS?
Total Joint Replacement
Name the 3 ways an employee can be considered qualified to be a HUC.
1) Completing a HUC educational program
2) Complete (or be enrolled in) another medicine related program
3) On the job training
Name 3 tasks a CNA may complete during a shift.
1) Vital Signs
2) Bath Cares
3) Assist with physical and/or occupational therapy
What is the most important document a patient can have on file in case they become unable to make decisions for themselves?
Health Care directive
Name 3 symptoms of a heart attack.
1) Chest pain
2) Discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck or jaw
3) Shortness of breath
4) Fatigue or dizziness
Name 3 symptoms of a wound infection
1) Fever
2) Increased pain
3) Redness
4) Increased drainage