TRANSFERSTransfers to hospital in an emergency situation will continue regardless of outbreak status; staff will communicate with the EMS/receiving site that the resident is transferring to.
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
TECHNIQUEExample: 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
SAFETYProtection from harm through risk assessment, prevention strategies, environmental modifications, staff training. Incidents reported, investigated, learning shared. Central to quality care.
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
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
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
PROGRESSIONProgression 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.
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
EDUCATIONOngoing training for staff, residents, families. Methods include orientation, annual updates, competency verification. Documentation includes attendance, content, evaluation. Required for accreditation.