Medical
why does it cause problems to have multiple cards opened for one medication?
It causes confusion, as it could have already been given, and not noticed so it was given again, Re ordering gets messy
What is important to remember about ARIPs?
How often, when/ why it started and relaying the information to the next shift.
How many groups a day?
4 groups- these are not being charted
How does gossip effect the work place?
Negatively
"i am sorry you are struggling" " that must be hard", "what can i do to help you"
How long do you wait when you call administrator before trying again per policy?
15 mins.- leave a message!
What is an ARIP?
Acute Risk Intervention Plan-
What should be done for each consumers chart for the day?
note, times and mins
What should be left out 24/7 for consumers
Fruit and veggies!
Do you know what Motivational Interviewing is?
its a collaborative, goal-oriented counseling approach designed to strengthen a person’s motivation and commitment to change by exploring their own reasons for change in an empathetic and supportive environment.
medical concerns (changes to mental status, rashes, V/D abnormal vitals), ER visits, injuries, death
Do we want to go back to report sheets at shift change?
yay or nay
What are the reasons staff is crossing over to the other side?
Reminder this is abandonment of your side
What is on the back of each consumers doors?
Cleaning logs!!
How can you help promote independence to consumers?
High ADH → water retention
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic hormone
What sheet(s) should be done when a fall occurs?
Fall protocol and ARIP if resquested.
What is something you need to make sure you do for IRs with notification
Drop down for who you notified, do not say you notified someone when you did not, that is falsifying documents.
Why is it important to remind consumers to clean their rooms, do their laundry and or assisting them?
helps with Independence, accountability and personal hygiene
What is troubleshooting?
Making a reasonable attempt to find the answer or guide your decisions. Coworkers want to help but it can feel like staff does not try before coming and asking for help, which can be frustrating.
Guardians, it is not only leaderships responsibility to, it is ALL of our responsibilities. Each guardian is very kind, and understanding.
Are ARIPS apart of the medical chart?
Yes, they are! so if they are not filled out or done correctly we are not in compliance.
Does personal information belong in the workplace?
Consumers know way too much; we should not be confiding in them with personal information.
what is De-escalation ?
Helping diffuse the situation of someone who is struggling
- do NOT argue with them
- bring them to a private place, no one likes to be stared at.
- speak with kindness, it's okay to set boundaries
- please try your best to help the situation, and if you truly cannot get anywhere, please have someone else try.
Do you feel like duties are evenly split between the staff and shifts?
open discussion