Do You Even DIPPS, Bro
This “I” in DIPPS means clients should be able to do what they can for themselves.
What is independence?
In Canada, support workers are considered this type of care provider.
What is unregulated?
Assisting a client with eating, bathing, and grooming is part of this type of daily activity.
What are ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)?
This team member has knowledge of the care plan and assists with physical tasks.
What is the support worker?
In Alberta, this is a common term for people providing personal and supportive care, though job titles may vary.
What is support worker?
A PSW ensures doors are closed and curtains are drawn during care. Which DIPPS principle is being upheld?
What is privacy?
This person is usually the team leader and supervises support workers.
Who is a registered nurse (RN)?
Giving emotional support, housekeeping, and helping with finances are examples of what?
What are IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)?
Respect, honesty, and a clean uniform are all signs of this.
What is professionalism?
True or False: Support workers in Alberta are regulated and must be registered to work.
What is false?
This term describes tailoring care to meet the specific needs, values, and wishes of each client.
What is individualized care?
What three sources should a support worker consult to understand their scope of practice?
What are the educational program, employer’s policy, and supervisor?
A PSW supports this wide variety of clients—from children to people with disabilities and those at end of life.
Who are all people in need of care across the lifespan?
This legal concept requires keeping client info private.
What is confidentiality?
Even without being registered, support workers in Alberta are expected to follow this type of guidance from employers.
What are employer policies and job descriptions?
Ensuring a client feels worthy, respected, and valued relates to this DIPPS concept.
What is dignity?
Never perform a task that is ________, _________, or _________.
What is untrained, not permitted by your employer, or outside legal limits?
True or False: Support workers decide what should be done for the client.
What is false?
Two words to describe the support worker’s relationship with the nurse or care team leader.
What is delegated care?
This role does not have a protected title or mandatory license in Alberta, but still plays a vital part in health care.
What is an unregulated care provider (UCP)?
Name three elements of DIPPS (other than safety).
What are dignity, independence, individualized care, privacy, preferences?
Support workers use this thinking process to make safe and client-centred decisions.
What is critical thinking?
Name three places where a PSW might work.
What are hospitals, long-term care homes, home care, assisted living, or community agencies?
Give two examples of professional behaviour expected from a PSW.
What are: discretion, positive attitude, appropriate language, accountability, honesty, etc.
True or False: Support workers can still work in a variety of settings and provide essential care even without registration.
What is TRUE?