Hector Street
Health and Safety
Unity House & Code of Ethics
Mixed
100

What is a group of people called who work together to achieve a common goal?

A team.

100

If an individual you support reports feeling generally unwell/sick - which Unity House document will you reference for staff response & notifications? Where is it located?

Medical Event Notification & Procedure, in the Staff Information Binder

100

What are the agency's 3 Core Values?

Honesty, Integrity, and Respect

100

What is Empathy?

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

200

Why is communication important in a team?

Communication allows the team members to divide tasks, express their ideas, feelings and questions in an open but non-threatening way. 

Discuss.

200

Safeguards/PONS: What are MB's dietary guidelines/recommendations? 

Low potassium, Low sodium, Low-fat & bragging rights if you mentioned her alcohol order of 5oz 3x weekly.

200

In our Code of Ethics, define Confidentiality.

To safeguard and respect the privacy of the individuals we support as far as diagnoses, medical information, names and addresses, etc. (eg. HIPAA)

200

Which 2 individuals have Behavioral Support plans? Which 4 have Med Monitoring Plans?

SB & KN/ CB, DB, SC & AJ

300

According to the site-specific Fire Evacuation Plan - which two individuals require intermittent physical assistance in the event of a fire/drill?

CB & MB

300

If an individual falls and hits their head, we initiate _____. Only _____ can discontinue this procedure

Neuro-checks, Nursing.

300

Name 3 areas listed in our DSP Code Of Ethics.

Person-centered Supports; Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-being; Integrity and Responsibility; Confidentiality; Justice/Fairness/Equity; Respect; Relationships; Self-determination; and Advocacy. 

300

Safeguards: List AJ's food allergies

Seafood & Lactose

400

Why is gossip dangerous in the workplace as well as this particular setting?

Gossiping about team members only leads to a sense of distrust, which can potentially derail the good work you’re trying to accomplish. Also, it takes focus away from the individuals we support as they are our top priority in this particular field.

400

Scenario: Bob fell down and nobody was around to see it. He reports that he is in no pain & staff do not see signs of injury, no first aid is required. How should staff respond? Step-by-step:

1. Complete head-to-toe check for possible injury, 2. Begin Neuro checks since it was an unwitnessed fall, 3. Complete a minor incident report in Foothold, 4. Complete a Post-Fall Review form for Nursing, 5. Document in a reception desk note to ensure other staff are aware, 6. Notify Nursing & PM via email.

400

What is Unity House's mission? 

...to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, person-centered environment.

400

Name the Justice Center Classification for the following: Application of a physical stimulus by an employee that is intended to induce pain or discomfort in order to modify or change the behavior of a service recipient; e.g. hot sauce on fingers to prevent hand-mouthing

Aversive Conditioning 

500

Where are Hector's Fire Extinguishers located?

Living room next to computer, downstairs on the wall at the bottom of the stairs, garage on the middle beam & bragging rights if you mention the fire extinguisher located inside the van!

500

Involving Fire Safety; what does R.A.C.E stand for?

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate/Extinguish

500

What year was Unity House founded?

1977

500

What is a Mandated Reporter? 

Mandated reporters are required to report reportable incidents, neglect, or abuse involving vulnerable persons to the Justice Center.