Van Documentation
Staff Expectations
EMP for Southshore
Nutrition & Individual Meal Plans
General Staff Knowledge
100

What is the form that must be completed for individuals who are transported on the van?

What is the Transportation and Travel Form (Form102)

100

What is the grace period staff have before they are considered late?

What is a 7-minute grace period

100

Where can staff find the EMP book?

What is in the office with the other binders 

100

What is the first thing staff should do before serving an individual their meal?

What is make sure the food is at the correct temperature

100

Is it okay for staff to take pictures of individuals or contact an individual's guardian using their personal cell phone?

What is No, Staff are not allowed to use their personal phones to take pictures of individuals or contact their guardians

200

What is the new form used for checking the vehicle before and after use?

What is the Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection Checklist (Form 234)

200

What should staff do before ending their shift?

What is making sure all documentation on the calendar is completed

200

What information can staff find in the EMP book?

What is information and procedures for different types of emergencies and disasters

200

Which individual has a pureed texture diet with honey-thickened liquids?

What is GE

200

If an individual is assigned one-on-one supervision, is it okay to leave that individual alone at any time?

What is No, staff must notify another staff member and make sure the individual remains supervised.

300

What is required to be taken on the van whenever the van is being used?

What are the individuals' travel folders

300

What should staff NOT have around individuals while interacting with or attending to them?

What is their cell phone

300

What should staff do when an emergency occurs and they are unsure of what to do?

What is refer to the RED EMP binder for the proper procedures and steps

300

What form should staff complete when an individual does not eat the meal listed on the menu and receives an alternative?

What is the Menu Substitution Log

300

If you are the med tec coming in for your shift, what should you do first?

What is complete a narcotic count with the med tech from previous shift and double-check that everything is correct

400

What should staff do before driving the van?

What is inspect the van for any issues or safety concerns before taking off

400

What is one thing staff should NOT do when first clock in for work?

What is sit around having conversation instead of immediately assisting the individuals

400

What is the purpose of the Emergency Management Plan?

What is to help ensure the safety, protection, and care of individuals supported, employees, support personnel, and organizational property during an emergency or disaster

400

When can staff substitute or alternate a menu item?

What is only when the scheduled menu item is not available at the location

400

What are examples of adaptive equipment that may be used during meals?

What are a dycem mat, built-up handle spoon, suction scoop plate, dysphagia mug, plate guard, coated spoon and weighted spoon

500

What should staff completed before leaving for transportation?

What is make sure all required van documentation/forms are completed before leaving

500

What should staff do if they notice something that is not being done correctly or needs to be fixed?

What is notify the RM

500

Where can staff find information about an unfamiliar chemical, including how to properly handle it?

What is the MSDS book

500

Is it okay for staff to serve an individual a meal without their adaptive equipment?

What is no, All required adaptive equipment must be present whenever the individual is receiving a meal or snack

500

Why is it important for staff to follow each individual's meal plan?

What is because each individual has specific dietary needs that must be followed for their safety and well-being