section 1.2: becoming a healthcare worker Flashcards
what should you do when deciding to become a health professional?
find a quality healthcare education program that fits your interests, talk to college students and professionals
why is it important to learn all of the procedures correctly?
so you can provide the best treatment for patients
what has there been a rise of in the healthcare field?
multicompetent workers
what does a professional appearance show?
your commitment to patient care
how do you maintain a professional appearance?
be in dress code, wear a minimum amount of jewelry, wear a name badge, have clean shoes, wear your hair up (can’t touch collar), wear little makeup, no perfume, have short nails, be discrete on tattoo locations
how do you maintain good personal hygiene?
brush teeth, floss, use mouthwash, and bath daily, use unscented deodorant, clean your hair
what are the standards of behavior?
be courteous, listen carefully (patient is your boss), monitor patients efficiently, don’t gossip, don’t horseplay, don’t swear, correct hazards, and follow safety procedures
what are personal characteristics you need to be a healthcare worker?
be empathetic, honest, dependable, willing to learn, patient, tact, open to criticism, enthusiastic, competent, discrete, responsible, a team player, positive, and have integrity
what body language should you display?
make eye contact, keep eyes at same level as patient, smile, have an open stance, give your full attention to patient, and keep your hands away from your mouth
why is it important to maintain confidentiality of a persons medical records?
because if the records get out, it could damage a the person’s reputation or financial well being, and the healthcare worker will get punished
what is required in many healthcare positions?
continuing education credits (CEUs)
are nurses allowed wear crocs?
yes (depending on the dress code and circumstances)
where are IDs/name badges required?
all facilities
