DSP Expectations
True or False:
It is important for staff to model appropriate SKILLS and BEHAVIOR for the situation; community, home and work.
TRUE.
We set the example for our individuals.
DSP stands for Daily Support Person
False! DSP stands for Direct Support Professional
If a licensure asks you a question that you don't know the answer too, how would you respond?
‘I want to provide you with the most accurate information, so let me consult with a knowledgeable colleague and get back to you promptly.’
(Or similar)
What is one goal we try to have for all our individuals?
Community Outing
Who is the CEO/President of Pathpoint?
Henry 'Harry' Bruell
Multiple Choice: This essential workplace behavior means treating everyone—from the CEO to the intern —with respect, teamwork, and cultural awareness (even before coffee).
A. Speaking only in corporate buzzwords.
B. Avoiding eye contact at all times.
C. Interacting with everyone in a respectful, cooperative, and culturally competent manner.
D. Sending emails in ALL CAPS to show urgency.
Correct Answer: C. Interacting with everyone in a respectful, cooperative, and culturally competent manner.
If an individual confides in you about being abused but asks you to keep it a secret, you should not tell anyone in order to maintain their trust.
FALSE! As a Direct Support Professional, you are a mandated reporter. You are legally and ethically required to report any suspicions or disclosures of abuse, even if the person asks you to keep it confidential. Ensuring their safety comes first.
Multiple Choice: Where must disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other potentially dangerous items be stored to ensure client safety?
A. On a high shelf out of client reach.
B. In a clearly labeled container.
C. In a locked cabinet.
D. In a staff-only are with open access.
Correct Answer: C
(Buildings and Grounds, 82087(c))
Multiple Choice: What is the correct way of tracking. (This is just 1 sentence from the tracking, not the full tracking)
A. John joined art class and verbally expressed he enjoyed it.
B. John enjoyed meeting new people in art class, he was happy.
C. John joined art class to learn something new. John really enjoyed art class.
D. John found art class was easy and fun, John stretched his arms and legs.
A.
Why? Because there are no assumptions and it also indicated that John VERBALLY EXPRESSED he enjoyed art class.
What is the address for PathPoint in San Luis Obispo,CA?
11491 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
What training did you take that helps you with gathering information, address issues, and assist with goal development and planning?
Person Centered Thinking (PCT)
A participant’s nonverbal cues, like body language or facial expressions, can be just as meaningful as spoken communication.
TRUE.
Nonverbal communication is essential, especially for individuals with limited verbal ability.
Complete the sentence:
A pair of _______ may not be used on multiple clients and shall be properly discarded in between completing an interaction with one client and prior to an interaction with another client or after being used administering first aid.
GLOVES
(Gloves Protocol, Infection Control Requirements, 82095.5(a)(4)(B))
Why is it important for staff to complete daily tracking in Case Magic with detailed and accurate information?
Answer (or similar): To ensure quality and consistency of care, support communication among team members, and identify patterns or needs for the individuals supported.
What year was PathPoint established?
1964
Riddle:
I’m always near, but rarely seen,
Not in your hand while on the floor working with individuals.
No scrolling, texting, or personal calls—
Unless it’s break or lunch that calls.
What am I?
Safe and appropriate cell phone use.
When the two numbers on opposite sides of a dice are added together it always equals 7.
True
Complete the sentence:
Clients shall be ________ as needed with
self-___________ of prescription and nonprescription medications.
ASSISTED, ADMINISTRATION
(Health- Related Services)
Multiple Choice:
Failing to document whether an individual met their daily goal doesn’t just affect data—it can also impact which of the following?
A) The number of staff needed for the next shift.
B) The individual's ability to progress toward meaningful, long-term life goals.
C) How quickly reports can be filed at the end of the month.
D) The individual’s meal plan and preferences.
Correct Answer: B
What does CEDWIC stand for?
Compassion
Excellence
Diversity
Wellness
Integrity
Collaboration
Riddle:
I never speak, but I’m always heard.
Ignore me, and things get blurred.
From morning starts to meetings tight,
Respecting me keeps teamwork right.
I'm not a rule, but when you care,
You show up on time—and you're always there.
What am I?
Punctuality (or being on time)
The Caesar salad was invented in France.
False. (It was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, in the early 1920s by Caesar Cardini, an Italian chef.)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the responsibility of persons engaged in food preparation and service?
A. They must cook food quickly to save time.
B. They should avoid cleaning surfaces too often.
C. They must observe personal hygiene and sanitation practices to protect food from contamination.
D. They only need to follow hygiene practices when being inspected.
Correct Answer: C. They must observe personal hygiene and sanitation practices to protect food from contamination.
(CCR 82076(a)(14) Food Service)
ISP report
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