What is a group of people called who work together to achieve a common goal?
A team.
If an individual you support reports feeling generally unwell/sick - which Unity House document will you reference for staff response & notifications? Where is it located?
Medical Event Notification & Procedure, in the Staff Information Binder
What are the agency's 3 Core Values?
Honesty, Integrity, and Respect
What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Why is communication important in a team?
Communication allows the team members to divide tasks, express their ideas, feelings and questions in an open but non-threatening way.
Discuss.
Safeguards/PONS: What are MB's dietary guidelines/recommendations?
Low potassium, Low sodium, Low-fat & bragging rights if you mentioned her alcohol order of 5oz 3x weekly.
In our Code of Ethics, define Confidentiality.
To safeguard and respect the privacy of the individuals we support as far as diagnoses, medical information, names and addresses, etc. (eg. HIPAA)
Which 2 individuals have Behavioral Support plans? Which 4 have Med Monitoring Plans?
SB & KN/ CB, DB, SC & AJ
According to the site-specific Fire Evacuation Plan - which two individuals require intermittent physical assistance in the event of a fire/drill?
CB & MB
If an individual falls and hits their head, we initiate _____. Only _____ can discontinue this procedure
Neuro-checks, Nursing.
Name 3 areas listed in our DSP Code Of Ethics.
Person-centered Supports; Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-being; Integrity and Responsibility; Confidentiality; Justice/Fairness/Equity; Respect; Relationships; Self-determination; and Advocacy.
Safeguards: List AJ's food allergies
Seafood & Lactose
Why is gossip dangerous in the workplace as well as this particular setting?
Gossiping about team members only leads to a sense of distrust, which can potentially derail the good work you’re trying to accomplish. Also, it takes focus away from the individuals we support as they are our top priority in this particular field.
Scenario: Bob fell down and nobody was around to see it. He reports that he is in no pain & staff do not see signs of injury, no first aid is required. How should staff respond? Step-by-step:
1. Complete head-to-toe check for possible injury, 2. Begin Neuro checks since it was an unwitnessed fall, 3. Complete a minor incident report in Foothold, 4. Complete a Post-Fall Review form for Nursing, 5. Document in a reception desk note to ensure other staff are aware, 6. Notify Nursing & PM via email.
What is Unity House's mission?
...to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, person-centered environment.
Name the Justice Center Classification for the following: Application of a physical stimulus by an employee that is intended to induce pain or discomfort in order to modify or change the behavior of a service recipient; e.g. hot sauce on fingers to prevent hand-mouthing
Aversive Conditioning
Where are Hector's Fire Extinguishers located?
Living room next to computer, downstairs on the wall at the bottom of the stairs, garage on the middle beam & bragging rights if you mention the fire extinguisher located inside the van!
Involving Fire Safety; what does R.A.C.E stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate/Extinguish
What year was Unity House founded?
1977
What is a Mandated Reporter?
Mandated reporters are required to report reportable incidents, neglect, or abuse involving vulnerable persons to the Justice Center.