ADLA comprehensive assessment includes: reason for referral, medical/surgical history, current health status, functional abilities (ADLs/IADLs), cognitive status, mood and behaviour, social determinants of health, family/caregiver support, and client goals. Review assessment templates in your
TRAININGTeam 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
INDEPENDENCEAn example of collaborative goal-setting: A client recovering from stroke wanted to return home. The team worked with the client and family to set realistic goals like 'improve independence in dressing within 4 weeks' and 'safely transfer from bed to wheelchair. ' We broke down goals into
ADAPTIVEResources for dining environment and meals include: dining services protocols, texture-modified diet resources, adaptive equipment, nutrition services consultation, and resident preferences documentation. Speak with dietary services or your unit educator.
EQUIPMENTTeam 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
TECHNIQUESExample: We identified fall risk during home visits through incident analysis. We implemented: standardized mobility assessment, supply of mobility aids, home safety assessment checklist, staff training on transfer techniques, and client/family education. Post-implementation monitoring sho
PRACTICETeam 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
SAFETYProtection from harm through risk assessment, prevention strategies, environmental modifications, staff training. Incidents reported, investigated, learning shared. Central to quality care.
COMPETENCYTeam 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
CARRYOVERCarryover in rehabilitation services involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
