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what are common policies and procedures?
policy- course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs procedure- method or way of doing something
state survey information related to resident care/needs. Criteria that the state is looking at when they make the visit.
They look at how well the staff care for residents. Focus on how residents nutritional, physical,social,emotional and spiritual need are met they also review residents and their family
what duties do you have as a CNA? What arent in your job description?
DOs: personal care,assisting w range of motion exercises, vital signs, making/changing beds Dont’s: insert or remove tubes, give tube feedings, change sterile dressing, cant prescribe medicine
how will you form positive relationships with residents?
providing person centered care, positive attitude, doing assigned tasks, keeping info confidential, being polite
how will you form positive relationships with an employer
completing takes effeicintly, following policies and procedures, documenting carefully, reporting problems etc.
what qualities should a health professional posess
compassionate, empathy, sympathy, honest, tactful, conscientious etc.
where will you find info about the resident and their care
care plan
what type of info is contained on the various documents pertaining to the resident
tasks, services, and treatments that the team members must preform and it has their diagnoses, limitations, goals and interventions
what factors would you include when creating a resident care plan
their goals, priorities, preferences, or expectations. -health + physical consitions -diagnosisis + treatments
what is the nursing process
communicate w other team members and to help plan and evaluate the residents care needs -assesment -diagnosis -planning -implentation -evaluation
how will you use the nursing process to care for a resident
by making accurate observations and reports
what is your responsibility as a CNA when completing your assignments
• helping others when needed -never ignoring a resident who needs help • answering all call lights -notifying the nurse if he cannot complete the assignment
how will you manage your time, and organize your assignments to give the best care to your residents
• plan ahead -make a schedule -combine activities • get help
what are the rights of delegations
-right task -right circumstance -right person -right direction/communication - right supervision/ evaluation
how will you use the 5 rights of delegations as a cna
as a mental checklist to help my decision making skills
what questions should u ask urself before giving care to a resident
• do I have all the info I need -do I believe I can do this -do I know who my supervisor is and how to contact them
long term care
for people who need 24-hour skilled care
skilled care
medically nessacary care given by a skilled nurse
terminal illness
illness that causes death
chronic illness
condition that lasts a long period of time, maybe forever
asissted living
for people who need help with daily care
acute care
24 hr skilled care given for people who require short + immediate care for illness + injury
subacute care
for people who need less care than acute care but more than chronic illness
outpatient care
given to people who have had treatments, procedures, or surgeries, and need short term skilled care