M.T VIDEOS QUESTIONS (1)

What are psws and what does it stand for

Personal support worker, care for elderly or sick people in their homes

What are some emotional challenges of being a PSW

You are watching people die sometimes, having to say bye to people after care knowing they need help because it's too much for them

What are two specific things that Denmarks is doing differently

They have all one level houses for old people and cheap rent

They get more hours with a PSW which means more care

Why do people prefer to be taken care of in their own home versus living in a long-term care facility

Closer to family, feel safe and secure, less vulnerable

What is the generation house? How does it benefit the elderly

It's a house made for the elderly

It helps keep them social and less lonely

What is a geriatrician

They specialize in the well-being of older adults

What could be some potential issues that a PSW could have?

Demanding work hours

Not getting paid for things he should be getting paid for

Being overworked, Rushed schedule

Hospital video- why is cleaning so crucial in the hospital settings

To keep deadly infections from spreading between patients

How long does it approximately take to thoroughly clean a hospital room

About an hour

What is the name for a portable toilet on wheels used by patients

A commode

What are some examples of high-touch surface areas in a hospital?

Sinks, elevator buttons, handrails, hospital beds, light switches

What does It mean for a patient to maintain their dignity while receiving treatment

Authority over themselves, to be comfortable with the treatment and have knowledge of what's happening, respect towards the patient

What is incontinence?

This is when you lose control over your bladder or bowels. Whoever has it may have a sanitary pad, adult diaper

What is the difference between a retirement home, assisted living home, A long-term care home, home care,palliative care/hospice

Retirement home: Elderly care for indépendant seniors

Assisted: Help at certain times of the day (min level of care)

Long term: Nursing staff working around the clock

Home care:care comes to senior

Palliative care: Care for a serious illness, symptoms all taken care of (no other treatment)

Hospice: end of life treatment