Fun facts
What floor supervisor rocks a motorcycle?
Lyndsey
TRUE or FALSE...
We administer any medication that parents bring in.
False
What documentation would we need in order to administer an Epipen?
2 forms:
-Permission to administer document
-Allergy and anaphylaxis med form
It's a fact that anyone can administer emergency medications to save a life... so why are we all still QMAP trained?
We want to be well equipped to handle medical emergencies.
-The QMAP training goes into detail on emergency and non-emergency medications
-we are willing to put in the extra effort to make sure these situations are handled with the best care and that you all are confident in administering them.
-Knowledge on proper documentation (MAR)
What floor supervisor used to break-dance? Maybe they still do!
Josh
True or False...
Clients can have medication in their sippy cups or water bottles from home.
False.
- Let parents know that we have to wait to accept the medicine until we have the completed documentation.
What is the order that our trained staff should administer these emergency medications?
1-Floor sup
2-QMAP
3-Relias med trained staff
4-Anyone
What floor supervisor likes romance novels and loves a good D&D game night?
Ariel
True or False...
We cannot keep medications in our med box without FSC's medical paperwork.
True.
Are clients able to administer their own medication?
Yes, they just need the self-administer form.
*This also needs a signature from a Doctor.
What should you do if there is a new medical emergency and there is no med plan or medication to give.
1- Code blue/ clear the room
2- Call 911 if necessary
3- Call parents (notify them if you dialed 911) and loop in CM/ Supervisor
4-Document the situation with an IR
What floor Supervisor is pursuing their BCBA?
Jer!
True or False...
We can give vitamins and CBD gummies.
False.
If the medication dosage on the label does not match the dosage on the documentation we have, can we administer the meds?
No. We would need updated documents.
*This is a big reason why we should be checking the medication label and comparing it with the medical documentation.
Compare the medication label to the MAR three times to make sure the medication is labeled for this client and that it is the right medication, right dose, and right route.
Once you have administered a medication, what do you need to do?
-Notify parents, CM and supervisor
-Complete the MAR
-Complete an IR
What floor supervisor team made their office more relaxing than a spa?!
Interior designers... Brinique and Pegah!
True or False...
We can administer expired medications if parents agree to it.
False.
Remember to notify parents in advance if their meds are expiring so they can have an appropriate amount of time to get new ones.
If a client leaves the building on a walk or park-trip, do you need to bring meds and the binder?
Yes. We need to make sure we are prepared for a medical emergency at all times. Make sure to bring the documentation along with the meds so you can ensure you are administering everything according to the plan.
Does everyone have a mini-lock box for meds when traveling?
How would you describe the process of helping a client who is having a seizure to a sub-floor supervisor?
-Clear the room
-Turn client on their side, and protect their head
-Administer meds and follow the seizure plan
-Monitor and notify parents/CM/Supervisor
-Complete MAR and IR
*Nasal meds- watch for sudden movements after administering (headbutt to the face)