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homes are suited to those who are no longer independent enough to
live in their own homes or a lodge, but do not require the level of
care provided by a Nursing home.
We would like you to consider completing our Assessment form on
the next link.
The assessment tools help determine whether care can be intermittent,
substantial, full-time
or around the clock.
Once you have met with the individual operator and discussed the
care plan assess to the client you will be required to sign an admission
agreement. There will be a re-assessment within 1-3 months depending
upon the operator.
.... To better help you understand the levels of care each
level will be assessed based on the following:
*ADLs and *IADLs are important
measures of functional disability and
serve as assessment tools for determining appropriate
levels of care, and care planning. Additional
criteria to supplement ADLs/IADLs include: *behavioral problems,
safety management, fecal (versus urinary) incontinence, medical
and rehabilitation needs and social functioning.
1-* ADLs (Activities of daily living, e.g. bathing,
dressing, eating).
Physical care needs includes partial assistance, cueing/supervision
to total assistance
* IADLs (Instrumental activities of daily living,
e.g. transportation, shopping, financial management)
2- * Behavioral management
Client requires assistance, some supervision/total supervision due
to cognitive deficits including memory, orientation and comprehension.
3- * Safety management
Support needs to promote safety for the client and others in the
home.
Inability to recognize and understand safety measures, dangerous
to self and others(e.g.wandering,physical/verbal intimidation)
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