Long-term Care, Supports, and Services

Implement procedures and protocols to promote the health and wellness of person receiving supports, care, or services.

Critical Work Functions

• 4.7.1 Observe and implement appropriate actions to promote healthy and safe living and to prevent illness and accidents, and spread of infectious disease

• 4.7.2 Monitor and support individual's physical and mental health including level of comfort, satisfaction, nutritional requirements, and vital signs

• 4.7.3 Use basic technical and medical terminology appropriately

• 4.7.4 Provide assistance to take or (self-administer) medications accurately and in accordance with physician prescription, policies and procedures

• 4.7.5 Understand and recognize maltreatment issues

• 4.7.6 Prevent abuse and neglect by being aware of signs and symptoms of abuse

• 4.7.7 Recognize when those served may pose a danger to self or others and take appropriate action

• 4.7.8 Comply with relevant safety standards and regulations

• 4.7.9 Respond to emergencies by notifying appropriate staff or outside agencies, if alone, call emergency services

• 4.7.10 Use appropriate first aid/safety procedures when responding to emergencies

• 4.7.11 Basic anatomy and physiology
• • Understand and apply the knowledge of body systems and their functions

• 4.7.12 Medical terms, abbreviations, acronyms
• • Understand and use terminology appropriately

• 4.7.13 Health and Disease - Common Signs and Symptoms
• • Physical disabilities and health concerns related to physical limitations
  • Major developmental disabilities
  • Behavioral and emotional illness (mental illness, chemical abuse)

• 4.7.14 Issues related to Aging
• • Aging process and concerns related to related physical and mental limitations
  • Grieving the loss of loved ones
  • Death and dying

• 4.7.15 Medication
• • Dosages
  • Side effects

• 4.7.16 Maltreatment Issues
• • Incident reporting
  • Notifying appropriate parties in and outside the facility
  • Role of the Ombudsman

• 4.7.17 Safe Health Practices
• • Disease and infection prevention and control
  • Correct hand hygiene and washing
  • Hazardous materials
  • Proper methods for cleanup and disposal of waste products (sharps, biohazard materials, barrier attire)
  • Documentation and reporting requirements after exposure incidents

• 4.7.18 Safety Standards and Regulations:
• • Safety signs, symbols, and labels
  • Workplace hazards and dangers

• 4.7.19 Emergency Procedures and Protocols:
• • Injury and crisis prevention
  • First aid procedures
  • CPR/Defibrillator and protocols
  • Emergency preparedness

• 4.7.20 Personal Health and Personal Safety:
• • Maintain proper immunizations
  • Apply principles of body mechanics and ergonomics
  • Use personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns, etc.)