Person Centered Care

Question 1

Describe Person Centered Care

Answer 1

The resident’s desires come before the staff’s convenience. Staff is there to help the residents “age in place.” If a resident wants to sleep in, he gets to. If she likes her bath at night, that’s when she’ll get it.

Question 2

In Person Centered Care. RC/AL’s are based on a SOCIAL MODEL of care. Name the 10 goals the community should support.

Answer 2

1. ) Personalized, cost-effective, quality care
2. ) Independence
3. ) Dignity and respect
4. ) Individuality
5. ) Freedom of choice
6. ) Privacy
7. ) Spirituality
8. ) Involvement of family and friends
9. ) A safe residential environment
10. ) An asset to the community

Question 3

Descripe HOSPITALITY MODEL

Answer 3

Being friendly, kind, and solicitous. Emphasis on good customer service.

Question 4

T or F - Newly admitted (especially true for cognitvely impaired individuals) need space and to ultimately be left alone.

Answer 4

False - need empathy, a warm reception, and close observation.