Philadelphia, PA30+ days ago
Age Specific AccountabilitiesIdentify the competencies required for each patient population that the employee works with (neonate, child, adolescent, young adult, middle adult and older adult) Neonate (0-1yr) tDemonstrates knowledge of infant safety policytRecognizes and acts upon observed/potential breaches in infant safety guidelinestSupports/responds to Code Amber alerts as directed by Charge NursetFollows policy for obtaining consents/advance directive information for the infant through designated guardiantAssists nursing to support family visitation policy pertaining to the patient needstFollows infant identification policy as it relates to the National Patient Safety GoalsAdolescent (12- 18 yr) tProvides for privacy whenever possibletAllows them to make decisions whenever possibletEncourages patient to ask questionstAssists nursing to support family visitation policy pertaining to the patient needstFollows policy for obtaining consents/advance directive information for the adolescent through designated guardiantFollows hospital identification policy as it relates to the National Patient Safety GoalsYoung Adult (18-44) tRecognize lifestyle stressorstSupport visitation needs with family and friendstEncourage patient to ask questions, express concerns/fearstFollows policy for obtaining consents/advance directive informationtCollaborate with RN to assist in handling education materials on a healthier lifestyleMiddle Adult (44-65) tRecognizes that the middle adult may have some physical changes such as farsightedness-- decreased visual acuity, and may need assistance in completing forms such as consents/advance directives, etc.tAssists nursing to support family visitation policy pertaining to the patient needstFollows policy for obtaining consents/advance directive informationtFollows hospital identification policy as it relates to the National Patient Safety GoalsOlder Adult (65+ ) tRecognizes that the older adult may need more time to complete activities such as completing consent forms, advance directive forms, etc. Patient Care AccountabilitiestParticipates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient/Employee safetytDemonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their positiontValidation of annual competencies required for the positiontIdentifies the patient per policy i.e. uses two identifierstAware of the Safe Medical Devise ActtAware of the Material Safety Data SheettCarries out fire and safety regulationtIdentifies where the oxygen safety valve is locatedtCleans and restocks equipment as neededtRetrieves supplies and medications from tube system.