in homecare and care in different facilities where I was placed in two different nursing home in mobile, Alabama where I will discuss the different environment that I encounter during my field placement. Aseracare “Provide patients and families the best possible quality of care and quality of life. Their objective is to help reduce the stress and pressure on patients and their families, allowing them to make the most of their remaining time together (The Right Care at the Right time

licensed care facilities an ombudsman serves. Ombudsmen are expected to visit Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Distinct Part Facilities (DP) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), Adult Residential Facilities (ARF), Adult Day Health Care Facilities (ADHC) and Adult Day Programs (ADP). Although we learned about these different facilities, the main two types of facilities I became familiar with were the SNFs and RCFEs. Although both are care facilities

which investigated abuse being carried out at number of care homes. Residents were left soaked in urine or faecal matter for hours at a time, others suffered dehumanisation and emotional pain by being refused to go to the toilet and left for two hours. There were also signs of physical assault, verbal abuse and psychological abuse in all three homes investigated by the BBC. Dunning (2010) credits that having an advocate in place at a care home setting could prevent any future abuse or neglect happening

several work experience in different residential care homes. Moreover, developing the skills I have gained from past experiences will not only allow me to progress on this course but also support me in providing the best quality of care. The passion I have in helping others will also maintain me too continuously deliver the 6 C’s of nursing that is stated in the Francis Report. During my time on placement in the care home, I enjoyed talking to each resident individually and putting into practice what

Perspectives of Multicultural Values In a multicultural context, people should be able to recognise the complexity and distinction of cultures and value the diversity of beliefs and values. Diversity also includes individual differences such as age, gender, sexual orientation, religion and physical ability or disability. Multiculturalism refers to a term which indicates any relationship between and within two or more contrary groups whereas cultural diversity the term used to explains the spectrum

other healthcare professionals to provide well-organized care for the patient. Therefore teamwork is very crucial to facilitate effective communication and promote positive patient outcomes. Communication is very important when working as a team; knowing when or what to say is important for our patient care. If nurses are able to communicate effectively throughout the patient healthcare experience patients will have more knowledge how to care for themselves independently. Nurses should learn how to

known that I wanted to work in oncology and my placement on the hematology unit solidified my decision to pursue this goal. During a clinical shift, I would be responsible for providing care to patients with malignant hematological diseases, completing pertinent assessments and teaching skills, such as how to care for the mouth when experiencing mucositis and how to avoid infections. Self-reflection on Professional Practice All nurses registered in the general and extended classes are required to

and codes of practice impact communication in health and social care. Communication is influenced by values and cultures some of these are used in health and social care. Belief is one value that will always be used in any setting where care is provided. Every culture will have a different belief so having knowledge of a variety of beliefs will help you communicate effectively. A important communication is to maintain of health care, with respect to service users with a different cultural back ground

Health and social care: Unit 7 (P1) Equality and diversity Introduction Farleigh Residential care home is available to the elderly and also it’s a part time day centre for adults with disabilities. Its purpose is to care for needs of adults with learning disabilities and also for the elderly. What is equality? Equality is the idea that everyone has equal rights and every individual is entitled to equality. Equality insures that individuals have the same opportunities and not discriminating them

Evidence-based practice specifically focuses on a holistic approach that encompasses clinical expertise, patient values, and the best researched evidence to improve patient care outcomes. As healthcare trends change to comply with the adoption of enhanced technology, compliance of government healthcare reimbursements, and higher quality care, strong leadership and continued research is needed (Huber, 2014). Nurse leaders have the vital, but sometimes challenging duty of promoting evidence-based practices

Job Description According to the Miami Dade College Leon Medical School of Nursing a Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the patient’s health problems and needs. Following an assessment Registered Nurses must make and carry out a nursing care plan for their patient, as well as maintaining accurate medical records. In some cases Registered Nurses can advise their patients on ways to maintain good health and prevent any diseases or further complications. In addition to their professional

rate. This may not seem like a lot but for me it was everything. I never paid a bill late, and I didn’t have any issues with breaking any laws. Living on my own taught me about budgeting my money and making sure all the important things were taken care of before I spent money having

The Pros And Cons Of ‘Attachment Parenting’ Attachment parenting is a concept that has been around for over three decades. It involves establishing a strong bond between you and your baby by keeping them close to you at all times. Of course, babies are meant to be kept close, but in today’s world, where both parents are busy at work, it becomes difficult to keep them close throughout the day. Some people may not approve of attachment parenting as they feel you may be spoiling your child. On the

when she was 9 after a hunting accident which cause her to have a hard time to get connected with people and lead her to have a bad attitude. She was told she has a weak heart when visiting a doctor with her mother and might live to see 45 if taken care of properly. Hulga has a Ph.D. degree in philosophy and is also

Anne Tyler’s “Average Waves in Unprotected Waters” has subtle but important meanings hidden in the setting. Bet makes the decision to give up her nine year old son, Arnold. Arnold is a mentally disabled child and has very wide mood swings and tantrums. Bet is a single mother, her husband left her, and has to raise and provide for her child. Bet is struggling now that he is growing up and makes the decision to give him to an institution. Bet is living in a rented room in an “ancient, crumbling” house

I work at Heritage Hall Nursing and I care for every resident as if they were my own family. Walking through the doors I walk down the long halls right before shift change. Rounding the corner I look down the hallway at the same room thinking back to my clinical experience. Now empty, I still walk by and think of that woman. Passing by that room I smile as I see my residents. “I’m so glad you’re working today. You take such good care of me!” One resident says as I pass the nurse’s station. “Thank

In society its expected that people grow up, get a job, get married, and move into a big, nice house. For many people that dream is just that; a dream. According to Scott Bransford, author of Camping for Their Lives, most of the residents who live in a “tent city” called Taco Flat in Fresno, California the concept of home is changing, and has become nothing but a daydream, but this isn’t where they had pictured their lives ending up. Weather they are here because of bad life choices, or failed career

Prevent falls at facilities • Identify residents at high risk for falling, including those having poor vision, gait disturbances, weakness, cardiovascular disease, incontinence, and a history of falls. • Include specific measures in the care plan of high-risk residents to prevent falls. • Increase the sensitivity of the entire staff to the potential for accidents within and around the facility through ongoing education programs. Each employee must play a part in noticing, reporting, and reducing

will lead to safe outcomes for the residents. However, errors do occur from a lack of experience, rushing, distractions, fatigue, doing too many things at once, not double checking, poor communication, and lack of team work. It is not only the staff that commit errors, but also the work environment that contributes to the medication error. Two examples are poor reporting systems

project. I have worked in the area of care of the elderly for the past 20 years having transitioned from Sick Children’s Nursing. I have been fortunate to work in small units where there was good local knowledge of the residents. However in recent times I have become shocked at the type of care given in these units. It appears prescriptive, medically based and care is based on the average needs with no recognition of the individual needs. The idea of person-centred care seems obvious and ideal and it was