Meeting needs
What are the two main means of communication?
Verbal and nonverbal
What does RASP stand for?
Resident Assessment and Support Plan
What does DME stand for?
Documentation Medical Evaluation
Are Residents to administer their own medications
Yes with Dr. Orders and evaluation by nurse
What is the first step in preventing COVID-19
Wash your hands
What is the purpose of the Task sheets?
To meet the needs of the Residents
Yearly or a change in condition
Name 3 things that can be found on the DME.
If a Resident is self administering their meds where are they kept?
In a locked drawer in their room
What do you do as soon as you arrive for work?
Answer the questions at the front desk and take your temperature.
Why is it important to do two hour checks?
Falls, incontinence, sick, safety, etc.
Who is able to read the RASP?
All staff in a Personal Care Home.
When is a prescreen done?
Within 30 days prior to admission or on the day of admission
If a Resident is self medicating do all the meds have to be in the building?
Yes
Fever over 100.4, cough, shortness of breath or sore throat or if you have been in contact with someone who tested positive within the last 14 days.
How are you supporting the reality of a confused Resident
Always play into their reality, do not disagree or argue with a Resident that is confused.
Is the Resident able to participate in doing their RASP
Yes
Who can sign the DME?
MD, CRNP or PA
What should you do if you see medications in a Residents room?
Immediately notify nursing to verify if they can them.
Who is most at risk for contracting the virus
How do you protect a Resident's privacy and dignity
Never discuss a Resident issue in front of the Resident or in front of other Residents
Name 3 important information that is on the RASP?
Help with ADL's, & IADL's, Dietary needs, Dr. information, family information, behaviors, activities, etc.
Why is the Prescreen and the DME so important?
To ensure that we can still meet the needs of the Resident safely.
What information must the Resident be able to tell the nurse in order to self administer medications?
Who is allowed in the building at this time?
Medical Personnel Only with the exception of families with resident on hospice.