Student Orientation Session Presented by Mary Akuamoah-Boateng Student Placement Coordinator, Academic Education 2N04 2 nd floor, hospital building Tel: 416-785-2500 ext. 2518 Cell: 416-797-4485 Email: mboateng@baycrest.org
History Welcome to Baycrest Baycrest opened in 1918 as a Jewish facility Caters to the needs of more than 2,500 people, including frail elderly individuals as well as active seniors. We are committed to: An exceptional learning experience for students and trainees, staff, patients, families and community Knowledge translation and education scholarship Being a local, national and international resource dedicated to informing and transforming the journey of aging
Baycrest Mission, Vision & Values Mission: To enrich the quality of life of the elderly, guided always by the principles of Judaism. We are devoted to improving the quality of life of older adults everywhere through the integration and application of exceptional healthcare, wellness promotion, research and educational activities. Vision: We will be the global leader in providing innovation in brain health, wellness promotion, and approaches to enrich the lives of older adults.
Our Values Compassion comes from caring relationships that are promoted and nurtured through a culture of sensitivity, understanding and integrity. Advocacy is essential in promoting change and socially responsible choices that are sensitive to the needs of the elderly, and is best achieved through a strong collective voice of clients, families, staff, volunteers and community partners. Respect comes with the understanding that each person is unique, with intrinsic dignity and worth. Excellence is achieved when we reach beyond what was ever thought possible through inquiry, discovery, and life long learning.
General Directions & Information We are located at 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON. Parking rates: Meter Short- term $7.00 / hour Daily main lot $ 14.00/ day $48/month (Contact Student Coordinator for access) If you can t afford parking, we encourage you to take TTC
Baycrest Facilities Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged and The Louis and Leah Posluns Centre for Stroke and Cognition Terraces of Baycrest Hospital Brain Health Complex
Baycrest Programs Aging at Home - Community Services Adult Day Programs Caregiver Support Groups Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs In-home and Outreach Services Seniors Support Program Wagman Community Centre for Independent Seniors Wellness Library Inpatient Care Behavioural Neurology Complex Continuing Care Geriatric Assessment and Treatment Unit (GATU) Inpatient Psychiatry Palliative Care Rehabilitation Outpatient Care and Clinics Audiology - Hearing Clinic Community Outreach Team Day Treatment Centre Medical Clinics (Ambulatory Care) Swallowing and Nutritional Assessment Clinics (SNA-C) Rehabilitation Programs include inpatient and outpatient programs and clinics. High Intensity Rehabilitation (Inpatient) Slow Stream Rehabilitation (Inpatient) Outpatient Rehabilitation Stroke Clinic The Centre for Mental Health clinics and services include: Inpatient Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services Mood Clinic Psychiatric Day Hospital for Depression
Baycrest Programs The Brain Health Centre Clinics The Sam and Ida Ross Memory Clinic: dementias such as Alzheimer s disease, fronto-temporal dementia, mild cognitive impairment or abnormal behaviour. The Mood and Related Disorders Clinic: depression, bipolar mood disorders, mood disorders associated with other brain disorders, complicated bereavement or anxiety. The Louis and Leah Posluns Stroke and Cognition Clinic: stroke survivors with cognitive impairment due to a stroke, focusing on rehabilitation for higher level cognitive issues like perception and memory as well as motor function (movement) issues Memory Programs include: Behavioural Neurology Program (Inpatient) Memory and Aging Program Memory Clinic Memory Intervention Program Memory Link Program Other related memory services and information: Memory Disorders Memory loss and dementia website Possible treatments for symptoms of dementia Health Topics (A-Z) for detailed information about specific memory conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease, Frontal Temporal Dementia and others. Clinical Programs Centre for Memory and Neurotherapeutics Centre for Mental Health
Baycrest Education Services The Centre for Education & Knowledge Exchange in Aging include: Teaching & Education programs Faculty Development Baycrest Centre for Learning, Research & Innovation in Long-Term Care Interprofessional Education Library Services Telehealth
Baycrest Students Each year we welcome over 1400 students and trainees from over 22 health professions. Our academic partnerships with the University of Toronto and other universities and colleges across Canada, the USA and beyond allow us to provide educational experiences to undergraduate and graduate students from a wide array of professions.
Baycrest Departments Audiology Food & Clinical Nutrition Medical Radiation Sciences Pharmacy Research Chiropody Geriatric Medicine Music Therapy Physiotherapy Social Work Chaplain/Spiritual Care Internal Medicine Neurology Psychiatry Speech Language Pathology Dental Information Technology Nursing Psychology Therapeutic Recreation Family Medicine Kinesiology Occupational Therapy Art/ Museum Etc.
Student Center The Student Centre is located in the Brain Health Complex, 1 st Floor The Student Centre is open 24 hours Access to the Student Centre will be issued after obtaining a tour of Baycrest The Student Centre is non-kosher, Students are allowed to bring food from outside Baycrest to the area. Students have access to computer and printer.
Our Academic Education Team Dr. David Conn, Vice President, Education Faith Boutcher, Director, Academic Education Mary Akuamoah-Boateng, Student Placement Coordinator Rhona Porter, Executive Assistant
Getting Started at Baycrest Documents required on or before your start date: Register Online (please register 5 days before your start date. http://baycresteducctr.vsyshost.com/ Complete all the orientation modules Submit the required documents to Academic Education Vulnerable Sector Screening Immunization Key policy overview and sign-off form Obtain your ID badge and computer access Get a tour of Baycrest
Standard of Professional Behaviour & Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Be professional and ethical in all manner Refrain from behavior such as: discrimination, harassment, abuse, or sexual harassment Standard of Professional Behaviour Introduce yourself as students Student must display skill at communicating, and interact professionally with staff and patients Unacceptable behavior is prohibited violation of criminal code, failure to respect patient s rights; sexual impropriety with a patient, theft of drugs refer to student manual
Dress professionally business causal (Mon Thurs., Fridays causal) The following constitute inappropriate dress: All items bearing inappropriate slogans and pictures Exercising clothing (sweat suits, spandex leggings, shorts, etc) Tank tops Dress guidelines: Any clothing that is torn, faded or patched For the safety and infection control purposes, students/trainees: Who work in direct patient care areas shall not have long nails, or wear dangling jewelry Wear safe and appropriate footwear. Students/trainees are to wear their ID badges, front facing at all times. As well as uniform must be worn at all times where designated by hospital.
Safety and Risk Management Students have the right to work in a safe environment Be informed of hazards Refuse unsafe work Ask questions about safety Report unsafe conditions Scent Free Environment Network Access/Email Safety Walk
Student Responsibilities Respects the safety and well-being of the clients in the learning experience Recognizes her/his knowledge, skills and abilities, limits of responsibilities, legislative authority and supervision requirements Contributes to the development of objectives for the experience Understands and clarifies her/his role in the provision of care with the educator/preceptor Uses clear, accurate and effective communication skills in professional interactions 18
Student Responsibilities cont. Perform controlled acts authorized to student if they meet all three criteria: Have been taught by their faculty, preceptor or Educator Have the knowledge, skill and judgment to perform them as determined by their preceptor or faculty member Are supervised by a staff at Baycrest or their faculty member 19
Students are NOT permitted to Perform delegated medical acts Act as a witness under any circumstances or for any purpose Provide second signature/check for controlled drugs, blood products,, and medications listed as requiring independent double checking, double signing and documentation Provide telephone advice for discharged families Take verbal or telephone orders Be left in sole charge of the unit or any patient Transport patients alone when the presence of an RN is required
Documentation Policy Baycrest follows the DARE method of documentation of patient notes D = Data A = Action R = Response E = Evaluate More information can be found in the meditech system or see the APN assigned to your area.
Communicating Staff and students are to use appropriate and timely communication strategies with clients and significant others, the health care team and the community
Communication Keep most responsible supervisor aware Report immediately pertinent client findings Report off to most responsible supervisor for breaks and end of day Responsibility to inform unit of absence in a timely manner
Communication Skills Building effective, professional relationships Dealing with conflict
Meditech We currently have electronic documentation Training has been arranged with your instructors Logins NS. First three letters of last name and then first two letters of first name NS.AKUMA Password: BAYCREST Computer password: Baycrest1
PLEASE! Once you login in the first time, you must change your password Failure to do so results in deactivation! If you have any difficulties call contact your supervisor:
Learning Opportunities at Baycrest Department rounds Best Practice Education Behavioural Support Psychiatry Geriatric Interprofessional Education, etc. Conferences Visiting professor lecture series Wellness library events Inter-Professional Education Sessions Summer Internships Library Services
Student Resources Intranet Library Services Supervisors Student Centre (Student computer, locker, kitchen and study area)