Diabetes Management and Equipment/Aids
Who in VLR-NB would you go to for Diabetes management support?
Lynne or Isabelle (Independent Living Specialists)
What training can LVT(PSP) provide to a client for managing their medication bottles?
Training with a magnifier
Does VLR provide transportation services?
No, unless under specific circumstances
When leaving after hours from work, who should be alerted?
Family or manager
Can a client verbally consent to a SDM (bonus is you know what SDM stands for)
Yes, Substitute Decision Maker
Where can specialists find their scope of practice?
ACVREP Website
What training can VRT provide to a client for managing their medication bottles?
Teach client to label bottles
A working-age adult needs to experience a new workplace but has no means of getting to this location to meet with the O&M instructor. Can the O&M staff member drive the client?
Yes, because it is the last option and is a barrier to the client's success at work.
Where should staff stand when in an elevator?
By the control panel
Who determines a person's eligibility?
CN
Avoid what type of opinions when working with a client regarding their diagnosis?
Subjective options
When a client asks a medical question outside of the staff's scope of practice, where should the staff refer the client?
To speak with their eye doctor
When renting a car for work purposes, should staff add additional coverage?
Not if renting with a work visa
If you feel you cannot leave a visit safely, what can you do?
call 911 or if this is not possible, alert anyone in the area by screaming or a loud noise to attract attention.
Can services continue if the client refuses to share necessary information?
No
Where can clients access information online about diabetes mentioned in the policy?
Diabetes Canada Website
Where can approved sources on vision loss and eye diseases be found?
VLRC and/or CNIB websites
When asked to transport a client, what resources should you check FIRST?
The Transportation of Clients by Staff Policy
When washing clothes after a potential pest infestation, what settings should be used on the washer and dryer?
hot water and hot dryer setting
Where can you find VLRC policies online?
VLR Portal