EQUIPMENTTeam members participate in orientation prior to their first shift and receive continuing education on service delivery standards, client-centered care approaches, and best practices. Training includes mandatory modules, hands-on practice, competency validation, and annual refreshers. Educ
WHEELCHAIRSHousekeeping:Housekeeping will collect the bug sample for pest control. Housekeeping will steam clean and T360 machine (Clorox) all core areas/resident room/wheelchairs/walkers and canes.
POSITIONINGPressure injury prevention information is in relevant pressure injury prevention policies on The Pulse Pressure Injury Prevention Policy on The Pulse. Resources include Braden Scale risk assessment tools, pressure injury staging guides, repositioning schedules by risk level, pressure-reduc
SEATINGIf the resident receives a score of less than 80% on the Driving assessment then every reasonable effort will be made to improve the residents driving through: Driver training Reassessment of potential influences in the existing seating system Reassessment of driver control access and/or t
ASSESSMENTSystematic evaluation using validated tools. Completed within required timeframes and when status changes. Documentation supports care planning. Required for accreditation compliance.
PRESCRIPTIONThe Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) is obtained at admission by interviewing the client/family and reviewing medication bottles, pharmacy records, and previous health records. All current medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter, and herbal products are documented. Dis
FITTINGHip protectors are available through our fall prevention program. They are fitted based on individual assessment and documented in the care plan. Contact your unit's fall prevention champion or occupational therapy for sizing and fitting.
TRAININGTeam members participate in orientation prior to their first shift and receive continuing education on service delivery standards, client-centered care approaches, and best practices. Training includes mandatory modules, hands-on practice, competency validation, and annual refreshers. Educ
MAINTENANCEThe Director, Project Manager, and/or Director of Support Services or Environmental Services Supervisor will notify the Infection Control (IC) representative and Health and Safety Coordinator of any new construction/renovation/maintenance project so that they are included in the planning,
SAFETYProtection from harm through risk assessment, prevention strategies, environmental modifications, staff training. Incidents reported, investigated, learning shared. Central to quality care.
