natcep day 6
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Promoting the Resident’s Independence
NATCEP Day Six
Objectives
• Identify losses, both physical and psychosocial, that may decrease independence
• Identify some of the aspects of independent living a person may lose when they reside in an LTCF
• Identify positive techniques a STNA can use to promote the resident’s independence
• Name or list types of choices available to the resident to gain the highest level of independence
Losses the Decrease the Resident’s Independence
• Physical– Loss of physical health– Reduced mobility– Sensory limitations– Activities of daily living
Losses the Decrease the Resident’s Independence
• Psychosocial– Previous lifestyle– Family members– Loved ones– Personal property
Independence Living: Losses when Entering the LTCF• Space
– Choice of living alone– Choice of roommate– Choice of location of room
• Choices– Foods– Transportation– Eating– Wake/Sleep Time
Independence Living: Losses when Entering the LTCF
• Contact with family and friends outside• Pets
How do we promote independence?
• Consider this question for insight– How does the resident cope with losses?
• Encourage positive coping mechanisms to adjust to the new environment– Encourage involvement in activities– Interaction with other residents
• Identify resident strengths – encourage resident to use these to help adjust
• Encourage independence with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Provide encouragement and assistance with group activities
How do we promote independence?
• Give them CHOICES• Consider when, where, what, which for
possible choices you can provide related to– Eating– Clothing– Activities– Sleeping– Daily care– Who (who they visit, eat with, etc)