Forget Me Not Community staff

Youville Home Forget Me Not community staff

The Forget Me Not community staff work in a way that demonstrates their commitment to quality care, resident safety, infection prevention and responsible use of resources.

Staff regularly access and provide residents with the correct size and type of incontinence products. This allows residents to maintain their dignity and supports their comfort and skin integrity while preventing unnecessary waste. When residents experience a change in their conditions, staff reassess them and ensure they communicate any changes to the interdisciplinary team.

To proactively maintain a safe and injury-free environment, the Forget Me Not community staff actively monitor the condition and functionality of the equipment they use for resident care. They promptly report any maintenance concerns. When necessary, they remove equipment from service and tag it until repairs are complete.

The Forget Me Not staff promotes safe work practices. They use proper body mechanics, ensuring adequate staffing or assistance for transfers. If there are safety incidents or near misses, they report them allowing leadership to identify trends and implement preventative strategies.

If the Forget Me Not community staff observe non-compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE), they address concerns quickly and respectfully escalating issues if required. Should a family member refuse or incorrectly use PPE, staff intervene to provide education about proper use and notify leadership when necessary. These practices protect residents, visitors and staff.