Abuse and neglect
Resident to Resident/staff/family.
Where can I find facility specific information on our harassment policy for a staff memeber?
code of conduct policy and employee handbook.
Seconds to wash hands?
20 seconds contact time. Should take 40-60 seconds total procedure time.
No, gifts offered that exceed nominal value should be politely refused or returned with an explanation that acceptance would violate strict center policy.
Who should you report abuse to?
Supervisor, administrator, director of nursing, state agency, (possibly police)
Who is responsible for compliance issues in a nursing home?
Administrator/Executive Director
Enhanced barrier precautions require which PPE?
Code Blue
How can we prevent abuse?
Training of staff, observation of burnout, monitor care plan of high risk residents, identify high risk residents, encourage reporting, quickly identifying abuse.
Are you protected for reporting compliance issues?
Am I protected if someone deliberately makes a false report to get me in trouble?
Yes, all investigations will be handled professionally and without prejudice. Making a false accusation is a serious violation and will lead to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
____ is the term used for how long a chemical needs to sit for to disinfect/sanitize.
Contact time
How many crash carts are in the facility?
How many hours does the facility have to report to the state a reportable offense?
2 hours or 24 hours if no serious bodily injury.
If I have a compliance issue, who would I first go to?
Start with discussing issue with your supervisor, speak to the department manager or executive director.
When do nurses have to perform enhanced barrier precautions when taking care of residents with that prevention measure? (3)
Performing wound care, feeding tube, indwelling medical device.
A mechanical lift needs _____ people. Every time.
2 person assist.
What are the seven types of abuse?
Verbal, sexual, physical, neglect, mental, misappropriation of property, involuntary seclusion.
What would you do if you did not feel comfortable with going to administrator or management for a compliance issue?
compliance office has a helpline at 833-520-5678 or compliance@calderacare.com
Enhanced barrier precautions have to be used for cna (aides) when a resident is listed for them, and they are performing these actions? (5) ___________________________
bathing/showering. transferring residents, providing hygiene, changing bed linen, changing brief/toileting.
How do you page to phones and intercom over the phone system?
"Emergency paging"