Fundamentals Remediation
1.When deciding the priority patient...
- identify whether the issues is indeed an ethical dilemma
- gather as much relevant info as possible
- reflect on own values as they relate
- state the dilemma, including surrounding issues and the involved individual
- list/analyze all options for solving dilemma
- select the option in concert with the ethical principle that applies to the situation,
the decision makers values, and the professions values for clients.
- apply the decision: Ethical Responsibilities: Recommending the Priority Client for
Discussion in an Interprofessional Team Meeting
2.- Assault: The conduct of one person makes another person fearful and
apprehensive.
- Battery: Intentional and wrongful physical contact with a person that involves injury
or offensive contact.
- False Imprisonment: A person is confined or restrained against his will.: Le- gal
Responsibilities: Identifying an Intentional Tort
3.- use risk assessment tools to evaluate clients and their environment for safety
- encourage clients to speak up and take active role
- create culture of checks/balances to avoid errors
- communicate risk factors
- use protocol for responding to dangerous situations
- adopt quality care priorities
- identify/document incidents
- use equipment only after adequate instruction and safety inspection.: Client Safety:
Priority Action for Handling Defective Equipment
4.Airborne - infections <5 mcg. Require private room, masks/respiratory pro-
tection, neg. pressure airflow, full face protection.
Droplet - >5 mcg and travel 3-6 ft. Require a private room, masks for providers and
visitors.
Contact - protect providers and visitors if they are going to come within 3 feet of the
client. Requires private room, gloves/gown, disposal of infectious material in single
nonporous bag.
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Protective - those who are immunocompromised. Private room, pos. airflow, HEPA
filtration, mask for client when out of room.: Infection Control: Implement- ing
Isolation Precautions
5.At risk for : substance abuse, periodontal disease, unplanned pregnancy, STI's,
infertility, work-related injury, and violent death/injury.
- Immunizations: flu, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
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1.When deciding the priority patient...
- identify whether the issues is indeed an ethical dilemma
- gather as much relevant info as possible
- reflect on own values as they relate
- state the dilemma, including surrounding issues and the involved individual
- list/analyze all options for solving dilemma
- select the option in concert with the ethical principle that applies to the situation,
the decision makers values, and the professions values for clients.
- apply the decision: Ethical Responsibilities: Recommending the Priority Client for
Discussion in an Interprofessional Team Meeting
2.- Assault: The conduct of one person makes another person fearful and
apprehensive.
- Battery: Intentional and wrongful physical contact with a person that involves injury
or offensive contact.
- False Imprisonment: A person is confined or restrained against his will.: Le- gal
Responsibilities: Identifying an Intentional Tort
3.- use risk assessment tools to evaluate clients and their environment for safety
- encourage clients to speak up and take active role
- create culture of checks/balances to avoid errors
- communicate risk factors
- use protocol for responding to dangerous situations
- adopt quality care priorities
- identify/document incidents
- use equipment only after adequate instruction and safety inspection.: Client Safety:
Priority Action for Handling Defective Equipment
4.Airborne - infections <5 mcg. Require private room, masks/respiratory pro-
tection, neg. pressure airflow, full face protection.
Droplet - >5 mcg and travel 3-6 ft. Require a private room, masks for providers and
visitors.
Contact - protect providers and visitors if they are going to come within 3 feet of the
client. Requires private room, gloves/gown, disposal of infectious material in single
nonporous bag.
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7
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Protective - those who are immunocompromised. Private room, pos. airflow, HEPA
filtration, mask for client when out of room.: Infection Control: Implement- ing
Isolation Precautions
5.At risk for : substance abuse, periodontal disease, unplanned pregnancy, STI's,
infertility, work-related injury, and violent death/injury.
- Immunizations: flu, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
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