Medical
A client refuses their medication. Can you force or persuade them to take it?
No. You can only offer encouragement.
What consistency should Gary's liquids be?
Honey thick!
When should staff complete shift notes?
Within 24 hours of each shift that they work.
If Howard Center announces they have to close for the day due to bad weather, will PAC programs close for the day as well?
No! Even in those situations, we are essential programs/services that never close.
What does MAR stand for?
Medication Administration Record
You find a client on the floor, what are your first 2 steps?
1.) Ensure the clients safety
2.) Call 911
What type of supervision is required when ANY resident is eating? What is it called?
Eyes on Supervision
How many residents do we serve across all three programs?
10! Cabot (2) Pennington (5) Atwood (3)
Who is Howard Center's CEO?
Sandy McGuire
After an extensive national search, Howard Center’s Board of Trustees appointed Sandy as chief executive officer on June 1, 2024.
What is the difference between PO and NPO?
PO: By Mouth
NPO: Nothing By Mouth
If a client is in the emergency department, at what point can they be left alone?
When they are admitted to the hospital.
Christina receives liquids and medication through what medical device?
Mic -Key G-tube
In what order did the PAC programs open?
Pennington - 1996 (29 years ago)
Atwood - 2017 (8 years ago)
Cabot - 2024 (1 year ago)
What year did Howard Center open?
Howard Center was founded in 1865 as an agency to serve the widows and orphans of the civil war at the Home for Destitute Children.
What APS stand for?
Adult Protective Services
What is Lorazepam used to treat?
Acute anxiety
Panic or severe agitation
Insomnia
Medical procedures (sedation)
Seizures (rapid control)
Name the clients who have a seizure protocol:
Gary and Laura
Who is the oldest resident we serve, and who is the youngest?
Youngest to oldest:
Faith (36) Christina (38) Stephanie, Paul, Dana (54) Laura (61), Bobby (64), Elizabeth (65), Holly (71), Gary (79)
In Vermont, Howard Center is the Designated Agency provider for mental health and developmental disability services - What does this mean?
Designated Agencies are private, non-profit, community-based providers that are responsible for ensuring needed services are available through program delivery, local planning, service coordination, and monitoring outcomes within their region.
What does DLP stand for?
Division of Licensing and Protection
What is the potential risk when a client has not had a BM in more than 3 days.
Bowel Obstruction
Name one of the places Bobby has worked in his life:
Coffee Cup Bakery
Moes
News Paper Delivery
UVMMC
UVM College
Mackenzies Meats
What are all 3 of the PAC addresses?
1124 Pine Street - Cabot
1132 Pine Street - Atwood
1822 North Ave - Pennington
If you have been at the agency for 11 years, how may CTO days a year will you earn?
45 days!
Howard Center Personnel Policies - Page 102
What does DAIL stand for?
Department of Aging and Independent Living