De-Stress the ‘Refresh’ CNA Instructor Conference April 15, 2016 Barbara Meinke, MA, MS, RN - BC Joyce Steber, BSN, RN

Objectives O Describe the two components of the Instructor Approval Refresher Process. O Discuss the purpose of the online Train the Trainer Refresher course. O Discuss the purpose of the Approved Evaluator Skills Refresher course. O Identify useful strategies to enhance your ability to successfully complete the Instructor Approval Refresher Process. BJM & JAS 04/2016

‘Refresher’ History O The ‘revised’ IL Administrative Code 77, Section 395 was enacted June 30, O Train the Trainer (TtT) Refresher requirements are outlined in Section (a)(5). O Approved Evaluator (AE) Skills Refresher requirements are outlined in Section (a)(2). BJM & JAS 04/2016

“Hey, nobody told me about this ‘new’ requirement!” o s sent to Program Coordinators Feb o IDPH sent letters to all approved instructors in Sept./Oct. of o Information posted at  Formswww.nurseaidetesting.com o Information shared at 2015 IDPH NA Instructor Conference. o Information shared at CNAEA meetings. All provided directions for compliance! BJM & JAS 04/2016

“But, I didn’t get a letter!” O Has your name changed since approval? O Has your address changed? O Have you advised IDPH of these changes? Keep your information current! BJM & JAS 04/2016

“I don’t have time to go to the Conference or CNAEA meetings!” O Professional responsibility. O Networking with other instructors. O Economical – excellent return on investment! Be involved with your colleagues! BJM & JAS 04/2016

TtT Refresher Course O Scheduled annually between Jan. and May O Totally online O Self study format O Each course open/available for two weeks O No assignments, projects or tests O Instructor available to answer questions BJM & JAS 04/2016

TtT Refresher Purpose O Promote regulatory compliance O Promote consistent content being taught O Enhance teaching strategies O Improve quality of resident care BJM & JAS 04/2016

TtT Refresher Benefits O Convenient - no travel involved O Complete at your own pace O Reviews State and Federal Regulations O Suggests effective teaching strategies O Wealth of information and resources provided on current web sites O 10 contact hours earned BJM & JAS 04/2016

TtT Refresher Success Tips O Register early O Take ample time to go through all slides O Thoroughly review all web sites O Copy the PowerPoint & take notes for future use Each instructor is responsible for all course content! BJM & JAS 04/2016

AE Skills Refresher Course O Scheduled between June and December O Locations distributed statewide O Information is: O Outlined in TtT Refresher Course O Found in AE Skills Refresher course description O Competency demonstration of select skills Not skill practice – come prepared! BJM & JAS 04/2016

AE Skills Refresher Promotes: O Use of best practices O Compliance – CDC, Federal & IDPH O Consistency in techniques O Improved quality of resident care BJM & JAS 04/2016

AE Skills Refresher Benefits O Identify & correct instructor’s ‘bad habits’ O Consistency in all portions of BNATP  Theory = Teach  Lab = Practice  Clinical = Demonstration O Improve resident care outcomes BJM & JAS 04/2016

AE Skills Refresher Preparation O Review all 21 IDPH Skills critical steps – see IDPH Performance Skills Manual – May 2009 & skills videos at O Review full procedures from several sources:  Textbooks  Manufacturer’s websites  Reliable internet sources Practice, practice, practice! BJM & JAS 04/2016

Beginning and Completion Tasks BEGINNING TASKS 1. Wash Hands. 2. Assemble Equipment. 3. Knock and pause before entering. 4. Introduce self and verify resident identity as appropriate. 5. Ask visitors to leave. 6. Provide privacy for the resident. 7. Explain the procedure and answer questions. Note: Let the resident assist as much as possible and honor preferences. COMPLETION TASKS 1. Position the resident comfortably. 2. Remove or discard gloves/protective equipment. 3. Wash hands. 4. Return the bed to an appropriate position. 5. Place signal cords, phone and water within reach of the resident. 6. Conduct general safety check/resident and environment. 7. Open the curtains. 8. Care for the equipment as necessary. 9. Wash hands. 10. Let visitors reenter, as appropriate. 11. Report completion of task, as appropriate. 12. Document actions and observations. Safety Infection Control Res/Pt Rights & Preferences Common Sense BJM & JAS 04/2016

Locating Refresher Courses O => ‘Refreshers’ (On black ribbon at top of web page) O Select course location that suits your needs O Register early O Prepare & participate appropriately BJM & JAS 04/2016

Now that you know what to expect: The ‘Refreshing Process’ has now been De-Stressed! BJM & JAS 04/2016