General Knowledge
What is the date(s) of when SHC will be surveyed for Accreditation
November 5 and 6
where can you find Sienna policies?
on line and in the orange binders at the 2nd floor nursing station
what is the first step when you are with a resident with suicidal ideation
Make sure resident is safe and then report it
According to the policy, what should staff always use instead of writing “<” or “>” in an order?
Write 'less than' or 'greater than'
Nurses:
If the internet goes down, how do you access the eMAR?
e-MAR back up is on the computer at the 2nd floor nurses station.
What is the name of the Accreditation company coming to survey
Accreditation Canada
walk me through the process of how you would look up the policy related to Resident Abuse
1. go online to the Sienna policy and look up resident abuse
2. go to the orange binders to look up resident abuse in the Sienna binders
what are falls prevention interventions
bed and chair alarms
hip protectors
fall mats
If you see the abbreviation QD written in a medication order, what safer alternative should always be used instead?
Daily
where are the quality boards
Near the elevator on every floor
Nurses: how do you dispose of empty medication pouches
All empty pouches MUST be placed in the shredder, why? Privacy and confidentiality
Where would you find a policy related to Occupational Health
NYGH policy on line
how often do you reposition a resident
every two hours or as needed need to check the care plan
What information can you find on the quality boards?
-Quality Improvement Plan
-Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates
-Shared Equipment Cleaning Compliance Rates
When transferring a resident to a new home area what is the process to be followed
transfer of accountability checklist is completed and taken with the resident to the new home area. RN/RPN and Primary PSW escort the resident to the new home area
Where would you look to find a policy about bed safety?
Sienna policies... LTC resident Care section
where can you find the falls prevention kit
cage
Clarify the order and ensure the correct, unambiguous term is used
Name one indicator on SHC's current QIP
ED Transfer
Falls with Injury
New Pressure wounds
Reduction in antipsychotics
Resident Voice and Choice
What is a Tracer?
An accreditation tracer is a method used by accreditation surveyors to evaluate organizations against accreditation standards. It involves observing and interacting with team members, patients, and stakeholders to assess compliance with quality and safety standards. Tracers help identify strengths and areas for improvement in clinical and administrative processes during on-site evaluations.
Name the different types of abuse
Physical
Verbal
Emotional
Sexual
Financial
name the 4 moments of hand hygiene
before initial contact with residents
after touching resident
before a clean or aseptic procedure
after bodily fluid exposure risk
Why should staff avoid using the abbreviation ‘cc’ for milliliters?
It can be mistaken for u, write ML instead.
What does the NYG Values acronym ICARE stand for
Integrity
Compassion
Acceptance
Respect
Excellence