Policies and procedures
This document outlines the rules and standards staff must follow in the facility.
Employee Handbook
This tool helps caregivers safely lift and move residents
Gait belt
This type of PPE is worn on your hands to protect against germs.
Gloves
Residents have the right to be treated with dignity and
respect
This type of drill is practiced to prepare for fires.
Fire drill
Staff must maintain this when discussing residents personal or medical information
Confidentiality/HIPPA
This piece of equipment helps monitor a residents oxygen levels
Pulse oximeter
You should always wear gloves when doing this for your residents
personal care
Residents have the right w/o retaliation to file a complaint or
grievance
First step in an emergency situation is to remain calm and
assess the situation
This form is used to document any unusual incident, injury or accident
Incident Report
This tool teaches caregivers how to respond to emergencies like choking and cardiac arrest.
CPR
This PPE covers your nose and mouth to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets
Mask
Residents have the right be free from abuse, neglect, and
exploitation
Residents should gather here during a evacuation
designated meeting place
This term describes the legal responsibility of the caregivers have to report suspected abuse or neglect.
Mandatory reporting
This written guide outlines steps for providing specific care to residents
Service plan
You must perform this hygiene step before and after removing gloves
Handwashing
Residents have the right to refuse what
Everything
This plan outlines steps for natural disasters, power outages, and medical emergencies
emergency preparedness plan
Caregivers should always do this before entering a room
Knock
This checklist helps caregivers ensure that all tasks are complete at the end of shift
Scheduled ADL's
What is donning and doffing
putting on and removing PPE
Residents have the right to access what care in Assisted living facilities for end of life.
Hospice
During a fire you should stay low to avoid this harmful substance
Smoke