This is a great idea. We have just had the discussion that all clinical infornmation is transferred but Lifestyle information isnt covered enough or not at all. Im going to develop something similiar for our team!
We had one in our memory support unit with a bench for the residents to sit on. We placed an arch way near it with plants growing it looked amazing and residents stopped had a seat a bit of a chat and then happy to wander again.
We do annual surveys of our programs and resident satisfaction survey which includes all aspects of living in care. However i do like the resident lifestyle survey shown here which is placed into the accreditation outcomes too.
Residents in our nursing home have just mad Christmas cards to sell at the front desk, they cannot keep up the demand. Cardboard and Christmas wrapping paper, so simple but very effective!
This is so sad for both the residents and staff. Please do not change who you are and how you do things our Ageing people need us to be Person centred.........Good Luck in NZ!
Thank you for the resources provided on Golden Carers. I found them immensely valuable, relevant and worthwhile. Educational and updated information provided. Great activity ideas and suggestions. The activities presented are appropriate and can be adapted to different client groups in any English speaking country. It is easy to read and understand the instructions and explanations.
Marilyn Willock-James Activity Officer United Kingdom
Resident Information Sheet for New Staff
Im going to develop something similiar for our team!