This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.This activity is approved for 0.70 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Activities of Daily Living
Meet Agnes
Areas that Impact ADL
Why Try?
The Human Connection
Talking with Families
Time Management
The Goals of Restorative Nursing
Restorative Nursing Objectives
Level of Functioning
Bathing Terminology
Review
Summary
Section 3: Dressing Programs
Meet John
Clothing Tips
Adaptive Equipment
Review
Summary
Section 4: Grooming Programs
Tips for Grooming
Adaptive Equipment
Tips for Grooming
Review
Summary
Section 5: Bathing Programs
Tips for Bathing
Getting Into and Out of the Tub
Transferring
Adaptive Equipment
Bathing Tips
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Barbara Acello is an independent nurse consultant and educator in Denton, Texas. She is a member of the Texas Nurses' Association, NANDA International, and American College of Healthcare Administrators (ACHCA). She is the recipient of the 2006 ACHCA education award and 2008 ACHCA journalism award. She has assisted in writing and developing mandatory state curricula for nurse aides and EMTs, and has written and contributed to numerous textbooks, instructor guides, quick reference guides, and supplemental instructional material for health care personnel. Geriatrics is her preferred area of clinical practice, and she is committed to improving working conditions, education, and professionalism for personnel in the long term care industry. Resident safety, pain assessment and management, restraints, pressure ulcers, and infection control are subspecialty areas of her practice. Disclosure: Barbara Acello, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Content Writer for Relias. She is currently developing her medical writing skills through the University of California San Diego's medical writing program. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.