Medication Binder
Where is the medication binder located?
Cabinet in the office
What is the first step of an intake?
Searches
What is the policy on weapons?
No weapons are allowed and must be held. Weapons are not allowed to be returned.
Who do you call if a client needs shelter?
211
What is DTS/DTO/GD?
Danger to self, Danger to Others, Gravely Disabled
What 3 forms need to be filled out in the med binder?
Centrally stored medications, Med tracker, med box
Name the required services in credible that must be done for each client.
Client Screening
Sobering Intake
Client inventory
ROI
Mental Health HX
Mental Health Screening
Suicide Assessment
Safety Plan
Care Plan
Discharge
Sobering Bed Day
What is the policy on blood pressure?
Anything over 180 is a trip to the ER for clearance
Name three shelters
1st Prez
Saint Vincint De Paul
Bay Area Rescue Mission
If a client's blood pressure is 165/112 what should you ask?
Are you experiencing any headache, dizziness, chest pain, or difficulty breathing?
How many witness to destroy medications?
2
Who can you share information with?
Whoever is listed on the ROI and CBOs in Alameda County.
What is the Narcan policy
Clients who receive Narcan must call EMS and fill out IR
Who do you call for mental health services?
Access
What do you do if a client declines/walks?
Offer to give them a ride.
If a medication is destroyed, where is it documented?
Stored medication sheet bottom of the form.
If a client has a medical condition you should?
Put a WARNING in their chart.
What is the policy on mandated reporting?
APS reports must be filled out in 24 hours.
What does the CSU stand for?
Crisis Stabilization Unit
If a client is in active psychosis, and needs a HLOC what do you do?
Call 911 CADT Team
If a client has an unknown medication destroyed, and it is determined he needs a medication (e.g. high blood pressure meds) what do you do?
Hospital/call NP for medication
Client inventory
Client note
Destrction log
What is the medication policy?
Only meds prescribed can be given, client has to take their own meds, staff does not administer.
What does CRT stand for?
Crisis Residential Treatment
Why would a client be denied services?
HLOC, Open wounds, BP over 180/120, acute intoxication