PPE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the most important step in preventing the spread of infection?
Hand Washing
What defines a safety incident in a care setting?
Any event that could potentially harm a CareRecipient, team members, or family members, including accidents, errors, or near-misses.
What should you do if you are running late for your shift?
Notify BrossCare as soon as possible and provide an estimated arrival time.
Name two situations where gloves should always be worn.
1. When handling bodily fluids
2. When cleaning up spills
3. When doing pericare
4. When changing diapers
How long should you scrub your hands with soap?
20 seconds
How does reporting safety incidents benefit CareRecipients and Team Members?
By helping to identify and address safety risks, leading to improved care and prevention of similar incidents.
What is a Care Plan and ADL in the context of care?
Care Plan: A document that outlines a CareRecipient's specific care needs, goals, and the strategies to meet those needs.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - Basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility.
True or False: You only need to wear PPE when a CareRecipient shows visible signs of infection.
False (PPE should be worn in situations where infection risk is possible, even if the CareRecipient appears healthy.)
Mention two key moments when you should wash your hands during a care shift?
1. Before and after CareRecipient contact
2. After using the bathroom
3. After touch any contaminated surface
4. Before prepare food
5. Before assisting with medication
6. After assist with pericare
True or False: Minor incidents that don’t result in injury don’t need to be reported.
False (All incidents, no matter how minor, should be reported.)
Why is it important to follow a patient’s Care Plan and ADLs?
To ensure that care is consistent with the CareRecipient’s needs and preferences, and to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
True or False: Hand hygiene is not necessary if you are wearing gloves.
False (Hand hygiene must be performed before and after wearing gloves.)
What part of the hands is often missed when washing?
The backs of the hands, between the fingers, and under the nails.
Mention at least 3 types of safety incidents that occur in home care settings?
1. falls
2. medication errors (time, person, type, quantity)
3. food poisoning
4. missing CareRecipient
5. Aggression (Violent Behaviour)
What personal hygiene practices should be observed before starting a shift?
1.Washing hands thoroughly
2. Ensuring clean clothes
3. Having tidy hair, specially when conducting directly care.
4. Keep nails clean and short
5. Having a dedicated work shoes
How should gloves be removed to avoid contamination?
By peeling them off from the wrist, turning them inside out, and avoiding contact with the outside of the glove.
How often should you wash your hands if you are wearing gloves during patient care?
Before putting on gloves and after removing them.
What is the first step you should take when a safety incident occurs?
Ensure the immediate safety of the CareRecipient and yourself and then report.
What should you do if you identify differences between a CareRecipient’s Care Plan and their current needs?
Report it to BrossCare for review and possible adjustment to the Care Plan.