HIPPA
You and Roberta are at the work christmas party and you took the most precious picture together! You want to post it on facebook to show your family how fun it was! Is this ok?
NO
Resident information should never be posted on social media.
You should also never share information about a resident.
EX) Writing on Facebook, " UGHHH I had the longest night at work, one of my residents was up all night long asking to go to church. She's so crazy"
Residents have the right to refuse showers. T or F
True
When putting in time off/shift trades, how far in advance must you turn it in?
1 month
Who is responsible for completing showers?
Everyone!
Scheduled showers need to be completed. If a resident is refusing it needs to be documented that different staff members approached at LEAST 3 times.
Beth noticed that Sally is not doing the cares correctly on NOC shift. She has already confronted her and nothing changes. What is the correct course of action?
a. Ask Amy if she can talk to her because she's the floor lead
b. Tell all the AM staff that Sally sucks at her job
c. Vent to #9 about how hard you have to work at night
d. Discuss concerns with Sam/Kelli
d
What are 2 Patient Identifiers?
Birthdate
Name
Contact information
ID/Social Security Numbers
Entering a residents room without knocking violates what resident right?
Right to Privacy
Who can you discuss your pay with?
a. Sam
b. Kelli
c. Dylan
d. Anybody cause its my wage
a,b
Bethany, a caregiver, reaches out to a Mary Beths daughter to let her know that she has been pooping a lot. She wanted to be proactive and let her know asap. She tells the daughter that she probably has CDIFF
Did the caregiver take the correct action?
NO.
If you notice something different about a resident, Kelli is the first contact. You CAN NOT "assess" a resident. Therefore, any communication about change in condition and/or new symptoms to family members needs to be done by Kelli.
How many hours of continuing education must be completed in order to maintain caregiver standing?
15 hr/year
Who are you allowed to share patient information with? 4 correct answers
Staff that are directly caring for resident
POA- activated or not
People on emergency contact list in ECP
Provider
Resident has refused to take a shower this morning. Resident has an activated POA, who stated she must get in the shower this week whether she likes it or not. Resident states that she wishes to skip her shower. Should we make her take one anyways?
NO, residents still have rights with an activated POA
Who do you contact when you have resident or facility concerns?
Sam or Kelli!
NOT other staff members
For all fall charting, who must be updated?
Kelli
Provider
POA
When should you TEXT Kelli?
Non-emergent updates
Questions that can be answered within 30 minutes without causing harm
Updates not requiring immediate intervention
Susie goes to a family function. Her aunt bertha asks how Resident (Jean) is doing because they have been long time friends. Can Susie share information about Jean with Aunt Bertha because she's just being friendly?
No, this is a breach in HIPAA. No information should be shared with individuals that are not required to know
Residents have the right to use the facility phone when asked. T or F
True
If you cannot make it for your scheduled shift, due to sickness or emergency. What is the correct course of action to take?
1. Find own replacement
2. Text Kelli and tell her who you found to replace you
3. If unable to find your own replacement Kelli will assist ONLY after you have tried.
Who must check the charting at the end of the shift to ensure it is completed?
Med Passer
When is it appropriate to CALL Kelli?
Fall
Emergency
Questions that require immediate answers, if not answered could cause harm to resident
Resident in room 5 has been up screaming all night long. At breakfast, you are talking with your coworkers about the situation. Other residents are in the dining room, but they can't hear you. Is this a breach in HIPAA?
Yes! No residents should hear any information about other residents.
Ex.) With our recent GI bug, residents have asked who all has it. We CAN NOT share that information with them. That is not their business
Resident has a state DNR form. They are found having a seizure on the floor. What is our course of action?
Call rescue squad
The ONLY time a DNR matters to us is if a resident's heart stops. We provide all care up until that point.
We will care/call 911 for choking, respiratory distress, hemorrhage, stroke, etc
How many call ins is rights for termination?
Full time: 6
Part Time: 5
Within one year
During med count you notice that the narcotic count is off for one resident. The am shift accidentally gave a resident their scheduled dose instead of PRN dose. It is okay to correct the count because you know where the mistake happened. T or F
F
Kelli should be notified of all Narcotic counts that are incorrect
When should you fill out a extra slip for time card?
Bonus given
Overtime that was not scheduled
Mandation