Fire Safety
What should be used in the group homes to sound the fire alarm during a drill?
Pull stations
Give an example of protentional exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
1. administering first aid
2. exposed to splattering blood / other bodily fluids
3. assisting with ADLs (toileting, bathing, tooth brushing, etc)
Who is at risk for pressure ulcers?
individuals who are non-ambulatory, poor circulation, moist skin (i.e. diaper areas), elderly with poor food or fluid intake.
Describes injuries that can only be treated by medical professional at doctor's office, Urgent Care, or Emergency room/hospital
moderate/major
T-logs and Scomms should be read and acknowledged at the ____ of your shift.
Start
When should you stop the timer during a fire drill?
When the last individual has crossed the threshold of the exit.
Use of work practice controls and PPE are examples of _____.
Exposure Control Methods (ECM)
Untreated Pressure Ulcers can become infected and lead to ____.
Sepsis
Who should be notified if abuse or neglect is observed?
guardian, DDD hotline, ARSP (PS, on-call or office duty)
MARs should be signed ______ after administering medications, but no later than _____ after prescribed time.
immediately, one hour
During which months should fire drill tlogs include the quarterly training?
January, April, July, October
Give 3 examples of when you should wear disposable gloves?
1) Assisting with hygiene tasks 2) Handling soiled laundry 3) Applying topical medications and giving injections 4) Assisting with toileting 5) Assisting with bathing 6) Changing and disposing of dirty diaper whether or not blood is visible 7) Assisting with brushing teeth 8) Administering First Aid 9) Assisting with eating 10) Assisting with taking temperature 11) Assisting with undressing and dressing an incontinent resident
What are some signs to look for? (give at least 2)
1. red/purple/blue skin
2. blistering
3. dryness
4. cracks
5. calluses
6. hard or warm to touch
Where can you find an individuals' guardian contact information?
Front page of ISP and Emergency Contact page of ISP.
ISP data should be completed for your assigned individuals _____.
By the end of your shift.
Other than monthly drills, give another example of when a fire drill needs to be completed.
1. Within 24 hours of new admission or in-house transfer.
2. Change in mobility.
3. Return from hospital/rehab after being aware more than 30 days.
Give 1 example of when you should wear surgical mask and goggles.
1) Assisting with teeth brushing 2) Administering First Aid in the case of blood splattering 3) Cases when dealing with splattering blood and/or other bodily fluids.
How can pressure sores be prevented? (give at least 2)
1. regular repositioning
2. Adequate diet / fluids
3. assess skin daily
4. moisturize skin
5. use of pressure reducing pads / mattress etc.
Per Stephen Komnino's Law, Individuals' guardians/family member should be notified in person or by phone within ____ of all minor, moderate or major injuries.
2 hours
What additional steps should be taken when you administer an individual's PRN medication (in addition to signing MAR).
T-log (why it was given), follow up entry on MAR and t-log follow up.
What are staff assigned to check during the monthly fire drill?
special adaptive equipment (related to fire safety, i.e. strobe lights, bed shaker, etc), fire extinguishers (date and gauge should be in the "green," carbon monoxide detectors (if not combined with the smoke detectors).
Where can you find a blank on the job injury form?
Therap (Agency Document Storage)
What should you do if you observe the start of a pressure sore?
Staff who witness any kind of maltreatment are responsible for doing what immediately?
Intervene and stop maltreatment.
This should be documented at each meal time on the menus.
Snack/Drink of choice