WhatsUpJayTee Direct Care Staff Training

You might be tempted to simply use your to-do list's completed items view to track what you've encountered in a day's shift in your own personal diary but a work written communication is very feasible in this business. Making notes such as “Billy throwing up at dayhab”. Between co-workers not completing a duty, unexpected problems arising, and just a case worker paying a visit during your shift. Communication can easy be broken when it comes to electronic/wireless communication such as text messages. Writing it down can assure the next staff is not missing out. Some Provider/companies use spiral notebooks and some use binder notes. The best organization option is to file by months for easy reference. Let's take a look at some examples:

Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of an entity, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices; crimes, or other types of aggression. Emotional abuse is any act or use of verbal or other communication, including gestures, by an employee, agent, or contractor. The Texas Administrative Code – Title 40 – Part 19 – Chapter 711. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 1-800-647-7418 REPORTING ABUSE BY THE STATE   ( list researched and created by WhatsUpJayTee, copyright) Types of Abuse , for additional information and resources  (printable fact sheet)

Every prescription and non-prescription medication that is centrally stored in the group homes must be logged. All prescription medications for the consumers  should be locked and inaccessible to unauthorized staff and consumers . A consumer is allowed to store his/her medications and injections in his/her assigned room. All staff must ensure that such storage ensures the safety of consumer in the group home. Store medications in accordance with label instructions (refrigerate, room temperature, out of direct sunlight, etc.). Prescription bottle labels cannot be altered by anyone other than the dispensing pharmacist. Prescription medication for consumers that requires refrigeration must be centrally stored and locked in a receptacle, drawer, or container. The medication should be kept separate from food items. (Caution should be used in selecting storage containers as metal may rust.) Facilities can also choose to use a locking refrigerator dedicated only for this purpose, or pl...

I am sure many of you are saying to yourself, “Of course, I listen to my consumers,” but do you really? Or are you like the vast majority of us, listening while taking notice of what else is happening around you, or impatiently waiting for a break in the conversation so you can tell the consumer what you think about whatever it is they are saying or, worse, changing the subject to something you want to talk about or deal with the situation at hand? Think back, how many times have you said, “you are not listening to me!” This is exactly how the consumer would feel. The value of listening to your consumers in a focused, attentive manner is that it allows you to see the world as they see it, along with their needs, wants, desires, fears, and concerns. It also demonstrates respect and goes a long way to building strong, long-term relationships with the consumer. Developing a deeper understanding of your consumer is exceptionally powerful and will take your relationship with him or her t...

A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the expertise of a fire department. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire. Fire extinguishers manufactured with non-cylindrical pressure vessels also exist, but are less common. Fire Extinguishers Manufacture Association The Anatomy of the Fire Extinguisher  WhatsUpJayTee Disclaimer *The videos linked does not belong to WhatsUpJayTee , for additional information and resources ONLY .

TRANSPORTATION Transportation is not included in CFC (Community First Choice), a new Medicaid State Plan Benefit. Transportation is an activity included in the HCS (Home Community Services)/SHL (Supported Home Living) and the TxHmL (Texas Home Living) /CS (community support)services. An example of transportation is driving an individual to a community activity associated with an outcome on the PDP. As of November 1, 2015, transportation is identified separately from SHL supported home living, CS community support , and CFC PAS (personal assistance services)/HAB (habilitation) on the IPC under the new service codes TR or, if the individual is using the CDS (consumer directed services) option, TRV. An individual's SPT (service planning team)must determine the person's priority outcomes and include a PDP action plan for transportation if the team determines it to be a necessary support to accomplish those outcomes. - If an individual receives transportation from a program provid...

Texas State Supported Living Centers (formerly state schools) are a collection of residential facilities run by the state for people with intellectual disabilities in Texas, United States. The schools, operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, operate under the Federal Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) program. The 13 state facilities provide round-the-clock care for more than 4,500 Texans with mild, moderate, severe or profound developmental delays and people with developmental delays who are also medically fragile or who have behavioral issues. The average age of residents is 46, and 72 percent of residents have profound or severe developmental delays (i.e., IQ is below 40). On May 20, 2009, the state reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice on a comprehensive action plan to improve care and coordination of services for persons who reside at state supported living centers. The agreement outli...