Working with Families

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-WWF

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
List at least five activities of daily living (ADLs) a person receives help with when living in an assisted living community.
Recall at least five questions families may ask as they seek information about placing a loved one in an assisted living facility.
Discuss the aspects involved when transitioning someone to an assisted living facility.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Intervention

Meet the Hyde’s

Where Do I Start?

The Transition Begins

The Caring Community Wins the Business

Review

Summary

Section 3: The Decision

Families Have Questions

Dave Has Questions

Connect with Their Needs

Ease Fears

Review

Summary

Section 4: The Transition

Preparing for the Move

Moving Day

New Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Feeling at Home

Family Involvement

Behaviors

Communication

Managing Complaints

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

 

Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN

Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.