MARCH
DDS
Abbreviations
Nursing
MARCH 2
100

Name two items needed during a external transition into a MARCH home 

-Are they currently receiving SSI or SSDI?  What is monthly benefit?

-What DSS benefits are they receiving/list benefit and amount? 

-W298 Form Completed?

-Do they have a current checking account?

-Bank Name:                                                     Current Balance:

-Copy of current Notice of Action to RF

-Do they have a DSS ConneCT online account? If yes, what is ID and password? Provide to RF

-Copy of W298 to RF

-Copy of last 4 paystubs for cash assistance application to RF

-Copy of latest bank statement

-Is there a current funeral or burial fund? If so where and what is the current balance? Need Copy of paperwork & current fund balances.

-Is there a trust fund/ABLE account? Life Insurance/Annuity? If so, where?

-Current list of medical care providers

-Copy of Current Probate Paperwork

-Original Social Security Card for Resident Funds

-Original medical insurance card(s)Medicare/Medicaid/Other

-Copy of Birth Certificate (with seal)

-Current State of CT ID

100

Give two key components when developing a BSP 

Proactive strategies to prevent challenging behavior 

Positive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors 

Positive reinforcement techniques 

Data Tracking 

Individualized goals 

100

IDD

intellectual or with developmental disabilities 

100

Movement of med from stomach into blood stream is called?

absorption 

100

What 4 forms of documentation are required to be in the vehicles?

insurance card

registration 

proof of emissions 

MARCH binder with Colored EFS  and mileage tracker form

200

How many years has march been established & what was the first march home?

43 & Woodbridge

200

Fire drill must be conducted how often in a group home setting?

Name two different instances that a fire drill is conducted more often than normal 

Monthly

New resident 

Resident not present or refused 

Paperwork incorrectly filled out 


200

ADL

Activities of daily living 

200

During a psych appointment what form must be completed along with the consult form 

and how often must it be completed 

TD Screening 

every 6 mo.

200

What form must be sent with individual when they leave for an overnight if a non MARCH employee is administering meds 

LOA
300
When requesting funds what form needs to be completed 

Disbursement form

300

Scenario 

During a routine shift, a resident refuses their 8p med you offered redirection and ecouragment twice and they still decline according to DDS policy what should you do next?

A. Attempt to give meds again in 30 min

B. Respect the refusal, document it factually and notify the nurse per protocol 

C. Record in the log book but no further action needed 

D. Call guardian immediately for instruction s

B.

300

DSO

Day support options 
300
A individual has a Anaphylaxis reaction to a medication 

what is the next step?

911!

300

Name 3 forms you will find in a IP

...

400

5 HRC 

Chimes 

Bed alarm

Locks on cabinets 

Camera in home 

Locked up sharps 

400

Name all parties that attend a ISP meeting 

Day program manager 

Behaviorist (if applicable)

Case manager 

Guardian 

Individual

Nurse 

Coordinator  

 

400

QSR

Quality service review 

400

Dyskinesia from psych meds case what?

Involuntary movement  

500

you just received a Work Orders/Slips – Oil, Pest Control, Propane, Water in the mail 

who do those get submitted to?

Nanita Greene 

500

Difference between CLA & CRS 

CLA - Individuals with developmental disabilities live in staffed home (usually with serval roommates) and receive continuous support

CRS- A more independent residential model where individuals still live in their own home or apartment but may not be staffed 24/7 

500

STEP

Supporting transformation to empower people

500

What are the 6 factors that influence medication effects?

- Age
- Weight
- Gender
- Underlying disease
- Nutritional status
- Site or Route of medication