Falls
All things LTC
Skin
IPAC
3 D's
100
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall
What are females?
100
What are pain scales?
100
MASD is the acronym
what is moisture acquired skin damage?
100
Before initial patient or pt environment contact
Before aseptic procedure
After body fluid exposure risk
After patient or pt environment contact
What are the 4 Moments of Hand Hygiene?
100
Difficulties with thinking, problem solving, or learning new information or language
What is dementia?
200
People this age are 4-5 x more likely to be admitted to LTC after a fall
What is age 75?
200
Financial, Emotional, Sexual, Physical, Verbal, Neglect
What are types of Abuse?
200
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Unstageable
What are the classifications of pressure injuries
200
Type of mask protects the user from inhaling hazardous substances in the atmosphere
What is a N95 mask?
200
One of the most common types of this condition is Alzheimer’s disease.
What is dementia?
300
A great way to stay fit as we grow older, keeping the muscles strong and helps to prevent falls
What is exercise?
300
•Examples: bedrails, seatbelt used to assist with ADL’s, tilting a wheelchair for comfort
What are PSADS? Personal assistive devices
300
back of head, shoulder blades spine, buttocks, heels, ears, hip, knees, ankles
What are common pressure points?
300
MRSA – Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
VRE – Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus
ESBL – Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase
CPE- Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae
Examples of these type of infections
What are AROs
(antibiotic resistant organisms)
300
sleeping more or less than usual • loss of interest in usual hobbies or activities • low energy levels • eating more or less than usual • difficulty concentrating • aches and pains • being agitated or irritable • feely guilty, worthless, hopeless, full of regret • thoughts of not wanting to live
What is depression?
400
Pain
Position
Placement
Personal Needs
What are the 4 P's of Purposeful rounding in Falls Prevention?
400
Social, Physical, Intellectual, Spirtual and Emotional
What are the 5 domains of Leisure?
400
Doing this as part of skin care twice a day can reduce skin tears by 50%
What is moisturizing ?
400
Contains alcohol as the active ingredient
Concentration 70-90%
Has a Natural Product Number (NPN)
Use on hands that are not visibly dirty
What is ABHR?
400
A complex neuropsychiatric syndrome marked by acute onset, fluctuating course, altered level of consciousness, inattention and disorganized thinking
What is delirium?
500
What is 10? at least.
500
•Coughing before, during, or after food/fluid (but not always)
•Frequent throat clearing
•Multiple Swallows
•Gurgle or wet voice
•Drooling
•Nasal regurgitation (food/drink from the nose)
•Vomiting
•Pocketing food in cheeks
•Reflux, heartburn
•Silent aspiration
Signs of Dysphagia
500
The best approach to skin care and pressure injuries
What is prevention?
500
Implement IPAC policies and procedures
Perform Surveillance Management
Educate team members on best practices
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners
Manage the outbreak activities with the Outbreak Management Team
Track immunizations for staff and residents, and implementing the vaccination program
Ensure there is a hand hygiene program
N95 fit testing scheduling and follow up
Participate in organization webinars and educational sessions
Who is the IPAC lead?
500
Common causes can include medications, infections, impaired kidney function, drug/alcohol withdrawal and electrolyte imbalances
What is delirium?