RAI 😱
These are the days of the week when RAI tracking is completed at Rimbey Long Term Care.
What is Monday - Wednesday
All staff must perform this before and after every client interaction
What is hand hygiene?
This type of lift is used when a client cannot bear weight at all.
What is a total mechanical lift?
HCAs must be enrolled in this to work for ALA.
What is the Alberta HCA Directory?
If Rimbey LTC had a crown, this person would wear it—with style, scheduling ability beyond compare, and a perfectly timed handi-bus booking.
Who is Pam
The RAI is used to develop this individualized plan for each resident.
What is a care plan?
These are worn to protect HCAs from exposure to bodily fluids.
What are gloves?
This lift is used for clients who can bear some weight but need assistance to stand.
What is a sit-to-stand lift
HCAs must renew their Directory status by this date annually.
What is November 30?
With unmatched charisma, a contagious smile, and the ability to lead a team like a rockstar, this person is known as our leader of Rimbey LTC.
Who is Coby
This physical function is evaluated to determine mobility and independence.
What is ADL (Activities of Daily Living)?
Staff must follow this protocol when caring for a client with a contagious illness.
What are isolation precautions?
This piece of equipment must be properly fitted and checked for wear before lifting a client.
What is the sling?
Staff must maintain this when discussing patient information.
What is confidentiality?
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Who is Brooke
These shifts are responsible for completing RAI tracking at Rimbey Long Term Care.
What is EVERY SHIFT 😁
This is the minimum amount of time recommended for handwashing with soap and water.
What is 20 seconds?
This is the minimum number of staff required when using a mechanical lift.
What is two staff members?
This online tool is used by ALA staff to report hazards, work-related incidents, and near-misses.
What is My Safety Net
Always one step ahead, this person is the admin assistant to the manager who keeps the chaos in check, the office running smooth, and the treat box full.
This is the full name of the standardized tool used to assess long-term care residents (what does RAI stand for)
What is the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)?
This is the correct order for donning PPE.
What is gown, mask/respirator, goggles/face shield, gloves?
This term describes using your body correctly to avoid injury during transfers.
What is body mechanics?
This AHS system is used to report and learn from patient safety incidents
What is the Reporting & Learning System (RLS)?
She may be small in stature, but this Assistant Head Nurse is a giant when it comes to leadership, knowledge, and keeping LTC running like a well-oiled machine.
Who is Shannon