SPIRITUALITYSpirituality in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
CULTUREIf an infection is suspected, consult the practitioner regarding the need for a specimen culture of the tip of the catheter.
BELIEFSBeliefs in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
PRACTICESTeam members participate in orientation prior to their first shift and receive continuing education on service delivery standards, client-centered care approaches, and best practices. Training includes mandatory modules, hands-on practice, competency validation, and annual refreshers. Educ
ACCOMMODATIONProgram staff can make accommodations to meals due to food allergies or restrictions.
RESPECTTreating clients with courtesy, listening to concerns, protecting privacy, honoring preferences. Includes cultural, spiritual considerations. Staff trained in person-centered approach. Essential to quality care and resident rights.
CHAPLAINChaplain in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
DIVERSITYDiversity in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
PREFERENCESWe wanted to develop a diabetes management program. We held focus groups with clients to understand needs/preferences. They told us timing and transportation were barriers.
SUPPORTWe received a referral for a client with complex needs requiring daily visits and specialized equipment. We reviewed our caseload and identified we had geographic capacity but lacked specialized training. We arranged consultation support and accepted with a training plan.
