NU-4.0
PATIENT CARE AND ASSIGNMENT
PATIENT CARE AND ASSIGNMENT
Assigning responsibility to staff members for providing care/treatment to patients based on consideration for what four (4) elements:
What is:
1.The assessment of the patient’s condition and required nursing care
2.The skill level of the nursing staff available to carry out care/treatment of the patient(s)
3.Supervision required for nursing staff to provide care/treatment to the patient(s)
4.Infection control and safety issues
Column &. MHT C Hallway/ Day hall, what cleaning duties are listed.
What is: Assist with Cleaning
This policy states that Vaccinations will do what
What is: reduce the risk of influenza (flu) infection and transmission in the hospital.
. Adults can be infectious from the day before symptoms begin through
What is: . Adults can be infectious from the day before symptoms begin through
STAFF AND/OR PATIENTS WHO SHOULD NOT RECEIVE THE INFLUENZA (INACTIVATED) VACCINE are?
What is: If you have any severe, life-threatening allergies
If you ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of flu vaccine or have a severe allergy to any part of this vaccine, you may be advised not to get vaccinated. Most, but not all, types of flu vaccine contain a small amount of egg protein.
If you ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome (also called GBS)
(Some people with history of GBS should not get this vaccine. This should be discussed with your doctor.)
and If you are not feeling well
( It is usually okay to get flu vaccine when you have a mild illness, but you might be asked to take the vaccine when you feel better.)
Who is responsible for reading, understanding and completing his/her assigned tasks as detailed on the Patient Assignment Sheets.
What is: the MHT
AAC AM Patient Care and Work Assignment sheet, what are the cleaning duties listed on all columns
What is: Clean up after breakfast, snacks/ coffee, lunch, and dinner in Galley and Assist with cleaning rooms
According to the CDC, the exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in what month and. flu activity usually peeks when
What is: October and
between December and February, although activity can last as late as May.
Who is considered the VULNERABLE POPULATION:
What is: Persons who are at higher risk for complications from influenza include; people with chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, history of stroke, weakened immune systems, neurological disorder, cancer, intellectual disability, pregnant women, adults 65 and older, children younger than 5 but especially children younger than 2 and people with extreme obesity (body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more). Flu vaccination is especially important for these individuals and anyone in close contact with them.
EDUCATE: NOT A Question
ANNUAL INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
IMMUNIZATIONS:
Staff, Volunteers, Students, and LIP’s will be provided access to influenza immunization at no cost.
FOR PATIENTS:
Nursing and medical staff will be notified by the Infection Control Officer or designee that the influenza vaccine is available to administer
For ALL current and newly admitted patients, a Nursing Order will be entered in the EHR by Charge RN to educate and offer influenza vaccine weekly until vaccine is given or contraindication is established
The RN will complete CG-7.0 Immunization Administration
ON the OSH pt care and work assignment sheet, Under (4. MHT A Hallway/ Day hall) what cleaning assignments are listed
ON the OSH pt. care and work assignment sheet, Under (4. MHT A Hallway/ Day hall) what cleaning assignments are listed
AAC NOC Patient Care and Work Assignment sheet, What are the cleaning duties listed
What is Sanitize treatment room equipment, Clean WC's, stock gloves, wipe down chalkboards, Empty wastebaskets- day hall and bathrooms, Clean Seclusion area, remove trash, Clean laundry room, clean and fold laundry as needed, empty trash, wipe down all tables and chairs, phones, med window. Empty all linen carts, sanitize doorknobs, Straighten up/ clean/ wipe down surfaces and empty trash, stock gloves, and dust the HUB, Sweep and spot mop day hall and hallways
Influenza viruses are spread from person to person primarily through
Influenza viruses are spread from person to person primarily through
UNCOMPLICATED INFLUENZA ILLNESS SYMPTOMS
PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE FLU OFTEN FEEL SOME OR ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS:
What is: 1.Fever or feeling of feverish/chills (not everyone with the flu will have a fever)
2.Cough
3.Sore throat
4.Fatigue (tiredness)
5.Muscle or body aches
6.Runny or stuffy nose
7.Headache
8.Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea (though this is more common in children than in adults)
ALL persons will be educated about the signs and symptoms of influenza, control measures, and how to obtain immunization by
What is: BY Posting visual alerts instructing health-care personnel if they have symptoms of respiratory infection to follow the staff section in the hospital procedure IC-2.0 Reporting and Control of infection.
• Providing tissues or masks to patients and visitors who are coughing or sneezing so they can cover their nose/mouth.
• Ensuring that supplies for hand hygiene are available and encourage frequent hand washing
• Encourage coughing persons to sit at least six (6) feet from others
• Encourage staff and visitors to stay home for twenty –four (24) hours after all signs and symptoms have resolved.
IN column (5. MHT B Hallway/ Day hall) What cleaning assignments are listed
What is: Check/ clean nutrition area and Gather and empty trash and take to dumpster. Empty mop bucket as needed.
List other duties listed on OSH pt. care and work assignments
What is: SEE work assignment sheet
The typical incubation period for influenza is
what is: one to four (1-4) days.
For the prevention and control of influenza, the recommendation is what
What is: •all staff, students, volunteers, and Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP’s), to receive the annual (seasonal and ongoing) influenza vaccination.
Staff who have a confirmed influenza illness will refer to and follow what policy
What is: hospital procedure IC-2.0 Reporting and Control of Infection
Column 6. MHT Rover / All unit, what are the cleaning duties assigned
What is: Check/ clean nurses and tech station
List other duties from AM and NOC work assignment sheets. AAC
What is: See work assignment sheets.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Less often, a person might also get the flu by
What is: touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth or nose.
•During Flu Season, OCTOBER through MARCH, ALL patients will be offered an influenza vaccine: When?
What is: •On admission;
•At the time of their initial physical exam;
•Weekly by the RN and
• At each meeting with the IDT team
•If a patient is exhibiting symptoms of respiratory infection, the RN will refer to and follow the guidelines set forth in CG-2.0 Cold like Symptoms
Patients with respiratory symptoms will be encouraged to
What is: stay six (6) feet away from other patients and will be reminded to use proper cough etiquette
Extra info: Patients will be assessed for symptoms of respiratory illness prior to admission