Person-Centered Care
P.C. PEARLS
what is; the guide from the ASC of the 7 elements of Person-Centred care
How can you orientate a resident to the season?
What is; put them in front of a window, decorate for holiday's, calendars, conversation
This is NOT a diaper!
what is; brief or product
Name 3 reasons a resident may have a challenging behaviour?
what is; unmet physical need
unmet emotional need
Trigger
environment
Cognitive changes
What activities can you do that doesn't take any extra time in your day?
What is; Sing, find their favorite show, put them in front of the window, give them a book etc
Who is the most important member of the care team?
who is; the family
What is a sign that a resident is cold?
what is; crossing their arms, rubbing their hands together or rubbing their arms. Looking in closets, closing windows or curtains
That resident is violent
What is: labelling
Give an example of a non-verbal cue that a resident is getting agitated
What is; crossed arms, clinched fists, fidgeting, pacing, looking away, eye rolling
What are some things our residents might like to talk about?
What is; their past, their families, pets, hockey, baseball, farming, fishing, cooking, their faith
what is the first thing you do when entering a residents room?
what is; knock
Do they live where we work or do we work where they live?
What is; we work where they live
"Oh look... she's a cute as a baby"
What is; infantilizing
When entering a person's personal space, what should you do?
What is; Smile, stand sideways, show both hands, ofter to shake hand when able.
What is one of the most beneficial activities for residents that are able.. and why
What is; A walk, outside if possible.
The sun! Fresh air! Movement!
What is more important, a residents physical health or their mental well-being?
What is; Mental well being should always come first!
What is stored in multiple parts of the brain, therefore is one of the last things to be forgotten?
What is: music
How do you address a resident?
what is; whatever name they choose
Usually we talk with as few words as needed when giving instruction, give an example when we would use lots of words.
What is; for distraction
give an example
Explain; Observe, try, adjust
What is;
Observe mood
Try one thing
If it works, continue
If not, switch
What do you do if a resident refuses am care?
What is; give them space, time then try again.
Switch with another caregiver,
document and report
What is something you cherish in your environment that our residents can't control in theirs?
What is; the noise, the temperature, the food, personal routines, privacy, the people in your space.
When they can no longer exist in our reality and we have to shift into theirs.
What is; reality shifting, therapeutic reasoning
When approaching a resident with reactive behaviours, what side should you approach them on?
What is; their dominate side
bonus * what is the technique Teepa showed us to avoid a hand squeeze?
The care plan must be followed when finding meaningful activities to do with our residents
What is; False!
Instead of staff seeing it as a script, help them see it as a starting point