CIR
What does C.I.R stand for?
Critical Incident Report
What do G.E.R. initials mean?
General Event Reports
72 hours
What is one reason to write a T-Log?
To document and communicate: an activity, a behavior, or a noteworthy event about the individual you served during your shift.
What is the phone number of the REACH's main office?
907-586-8228
What is the timeline to write an CIR?
As soon as possible but no later than one business day or 24 business-day hours after the event.
True or False: "Medication Errors do not need to be reported in a GER".
False. All medication errors must be reported in a GER. Remember if the med error included a phone call to a pharmacist or medical provider or it resulted in a medical visit to either a doctor or the ER, then a CIR is also written.
What is one reason it's important to submit a timely note?
1) The information will be fresh in your memory.
2) Late notes are not billable.
True of False: You should write a T-Log whenever you are late for a shift at work.
False. T-Logs are to document the service recipients' activities not your own. You should call your supervisor and coworker you are relieving whenever you are running late to work.
What year did REACH begin?
1977
In the case of a critical incident, after the individual is safe and in being taken care of, what is your next steps?
Call your supervisor, inform the Care Coordinator and guardian of the situation, write a detailed GER, and make sure that a CIR is written by yourself or your supervisor.
SEND A COPY OF THE CIR TO THE QA DIRECTOR.
Should you write a GER if the individual you are working with falls down at work?
Yes. Plus tell the employer's HR department in case worker's compensation needs to be filed.
True or False: REACH encourages staff to write a Therap note during the shift.
False.
True or False: You would write a T-Log if the individual you are serving had an angry outburst but no one was harmed and no police where called.
Yes. Write a T-Log to document and track the outburst. Your team can review the outburst and watch for triggers to avoid future outbursts.
How many Group Homes does REACH own and operate? And name them ALL.
5 HOMES!
Mendenhall Woods, Glacier Woods, Steelhead, Northland, and Mark Alan
True or False: You do not write a CIR if a service recipient went missing and the police were notified.
False. Write a CIR if a service recipient goes missing.
Name at least 2 categories or "Event Types" of a GER.
1) Medication error
2) Injury
3) Restraint issue
4) Death
What is the difference between hourly and daily respite?
Hourly respite is less then 12 hours in a 24 hour period. Daily respite is 12 or more hours in the same period.
You should write a T-log to complain about your coworker?
False. Please talk to your supervisor and/or HR about this topic.
What is the REACH mission statement?
REACH, Inc. honors and respects the people we serve by promoting choice and well-being through advocacy and services.
What are the three possible reasons or events that you would write a CIR?
1) An urgent medical need
2) Safety concerns
3) contacted law enforcement
Don't Forget: YOU ARE A MANITORY REPORTER.
True or False:
If you write a GER for an unexpected trip to the Emergency Room you do not need to write a CIR too.
False. You should write a CIR within 24 hours of the event.
List 5 "Active Language" words you can use in your Therap notes.
Assisted, Directed, Supported, Guided, Confirmed, Cheered, Praised, Promoted, Corrected, Coached and etc
The individual you are working with has some sad news and you are going to communicate with the team about how the person is doing. What level T-Log is this?
It depends on the information you report.
True or False: Vitamins are not medications and can be offered anytime at the recipient's request.
That's a BIG ol' FALSE. Vitamins and all other over-the-counter drugs are considered Medication and staff must have a doctor's prescription and training before offering them to the recipient.
How often do you need to take the CIR training?
State regulations require all care providers to take the CIR training EVERY TWO YEARS.
Sometimes is it hard to know if the GER should be a medium-level or high-level one. What do you do?
Ask your supervisor. All GERs are monitored by your Supervisor and Quality Assurance Director. The details in the GER help us know if a CIR is needed.
Generally, if a CIR is needed for the event, the GER is a high-level alert.
How many times are you allowed to "copy and paste" an old Therap note into a new one?
ZERO! :-)
Can you add a photo to a T-log?
Yes. Adding pictures to the T-log can be helpful in some situations.
What is REACH's Vision Statement?
REACH, Inc. is committed to creating communities free of barriers for people with disabilities.