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WorksheetsEngagement & Observation in Mental Health Inpatient Units HNELHD
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 21mins
How many observation levels are there?
3
4
5
6
Compliance with this Policy Compliance Procedure is:
Mandatory
Recommended
What's wrong with this Level 2 form? (type your response)
A consumer allocated Level 1 observations must be medically reviewed how often?
Every shift
Daily
3 times a week
Weekly
Level 1 obs: how many progress note entries are required per shift?
One
Two
Three
Four
Level 4 & 5 obs: how many progress note entries are required per shift?
One
Two
Three
Four
What's wrong with this Level 1 form? (type your response)
A 17 year old consumer has been admitted to the adult unit & has not yet seen a consultant. What observation level must they be allocated?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
A consumer allocated Level 2 observations must be medically reviewed how often?
Every shift
Daily
3 times a week
Weekly
Level 2 obs: how many progress note entries are required per shift?
One
Two
Three
Four
Level 3 obs: how many progress note entries are required per shift?
One
Two
Three
Four
How can the level / frequency of observation be decreased (e.g. go from L2 to L4)? What needs to happen? Who needs to be involved? (type your response)
A consumer on Level 2 observations needs to be escorted off the unit to an appointment. Who can escort them?
Any PMVA-trained clinician
A registered nurse
Anyone approved by the treating team
Security personnel
An increased observation level / frequency triggers the local deteriorating patient (CERS) procedures (e.g. going from L3 to L1)
True
False
Who can increase the level / frequency of observation? (e.g. go from L3 to L1) (multiple correct answers)
The allocated nurse
A Medical Officer
The Nurse in Charge of the Unit
The Consultant/AMO
The nurse attending to Level 1 observations must be within arm's reach at all times
True
False
What's wrong with this Level 4 form? (type your response)
Who is responsible for undertaking and documenting observations?
Any registered clinician
The clinician engaging with the consumer at the time
The allocated nurse
Any authorised person
Who is responsible for observations at change of shift?
Outgoing nurse / nurse giving handover
Incoming nurse / nurse receiving handover
Who can grant leave for a consumer allocated Level 2 observations?
No leave can be granted
The treating psychiatrist only
The treating psychiatrist or delegate
Any medical officer
Who can grant leave for a consumer allocated Level 1 observations?
No leave can be granted
The treating psychiatrist only (& only in exceptional circumstances)
The treating psychiatrist or delegate
Any medical officer
What's wrong with this Level 4 form? (type your response)
Level 1 observations: the documented observation plan must include a statement regarding observations during which two activities? (type your response)
