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FREE PREVIEWLesson 1-A: The Philosophy and Role of Residential Services...
Lesson 1-A-1: The Philosophy and Role of Residential Services (continued)
Lesson 1-B: How Values, Attitudes & Beliefs Influence Services
Lesson 1-C: Model I: The Sickness Model
Lesson 1-D: Model II: The Developmental Model
Lesson 1-E: Flexibility, Choices, and Change
Lesson 1-F: What are Mental Disorders & Developmental Disabilities?
Lesson 1-G: The I-Team & The Plan of Service
Lesson 1-H: Active Treatment
Lesson 1-I: Documentation
Lesson 1-J: Providing A Climate For Growth
Lesson 1-K: Personal Care, Supervision and Protection
Lesson 1-L: Serving the Medically Fragile - Part 1
Lesson 1-M: Serving the Medically Fragile Part 2 - Trach Patients (While Respecting the Role of a Nurse)
Lesson 1-N: Serving the Medically Fragile - Part 3 - Pulmonary Conditions
Lesson 1-O: Serving the Medically Fragile - Part 4 - Diabetics
Lesson 1-P: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 2-A: Life in the House - A Specialized Approach
Lesson 2-B: Basic Interventions for Addressing a Resident's Health Concerns
Lesson 2-C: Limited English Proficiency
Lesson 2-D: HIPAA Provisions
Lesson 2-E: Corporate Compliance
Lesson 2-F: Handling False Claims
Lesson 2-G: Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving: Defined and Advantages
Lesson 2-H: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 3-A: The Power of Your Mind and Thinking Patterns...
Lesson 3-B: What is Mental Health?
Lesson 3-C: The Mentally Healthy
Lesson 3-D-1: Defining Mental Health Services Including Defining a Recipient
Lesson 3-D-2: Defining Mental Health Services - Specific Conditions
Lesson 3-E: Documentation
Lesson 3-F: Providing a Climate for Growth
Lesson 3-G: Ethics of Touch
Lesson 3-H: How Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Can Be Applied
Lesson 3-I: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 4-A: Recognizing and Responding to Reports of Abuse and Neglect — Introduction
Lesson 4-B: Reasons Abuse Often Occurs
Lesson 4-C: Types & Definitions of Abuse
Lesson 4-D: Prohibited Practices in the Adult Foster Care Environment
Lesson 4-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 5-A: Definition
Lesson 5-B: The Purpose
Lesson 5-C: Infection Control in Hospitals
Lesson 5-D: Threat of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Lesson 5-E: Problems of Antibiotic Resistance
Lesson 5-F: Bioterrorism
Lesson 5-G: Description
Lesson 5-H: Key Terms
Lesson 5-I: Reminder and COVID-19 Update (2020)
Lesson 5-J: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 6-A: Being Thorough & Accurate
Lesson 6-B: Integrity of Documentation
Lesson 6-C: Key Ingredients to Ensure the Integrity of Documentation in Areas of Care
Lesson 6-D: Key Ingredients to Ensure Integrity of Documentation in Business Operation
Lesson 6-E: Complete Rule Review for In-Home Reporting — Michigan
Lesson 6-F: Office of Child & Adult Licensing Field Offices
Lesson 6-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 7-A: The Legal Basis of Rights
Lesson 7-B: 5 Main and Very Specific Rights
Lesson 7-C: Other Rights Mental Health Participants Are Entitled To...
Lesson 7-D: Confidentiality - An Introduction
Lesson 7-E: Appropriate Times to Disclose
Lesson 7-F: Abuse and Neglect
Lesson 7-G: Investigating Rights Allegations
Lesson 7-H: Rights and Responsibilities
Lesson 7-I: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 8-A: 3 Key Elements
Lesson 8-B: Be Prepared for Emergencies
Lesson 8-C: Your Role as a Teacher
Lesson 8-D: Severe Weather
Lesson 8-E: Safe Driving Techniques
Lesson 8-F: Emergencies in the Home
Lesson 8-G: Fire Safety and Training
Lesson 8-H: Preparing for Fire Emergencies
Lesson 8-I: Resources
Lesson 8-J: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 9-A: Culture & Diversity: The Reality of Our World
Lesson 9-B: Helpful Items to Help You Get Along With & Appreciate the Differences in Others
Lesson 9-C: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 10-A: Valuable Lessons to Keep Someone's Spirits Lifted: A Special Section Written by our Publication Editor
Lesson 10-B: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 11-A: Introduction
Lesson 11-B: Basic Steps to a Clean and Sanitary Kitchen and Food Handling Rules
Lesson 11-C: Instructions for Using Chlorine Bleach
Lesson 11-D: How To Intensely Clean a Kitchen
Lesson 11-E: Sanitary Kitchen Tips for the Home Cook
Lesson 11-F: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 12-A: Introduction
Lesson 12-B: Definition of "Meds" & How to Properly Administer Them
Lesson 12-C: Variation of Handling Meds & Possible Misuse
Lesson 12-D: Learning About Specific Medications
Lesson 12-E: Protecting Yourself & the People You Serve When Administering Medications
Lesson 12-F: Following the Correct System for Medication Administration
Lesson 12-G: Basic Medication Administration & Proper Procedures That MUST be Followed
Lesson 12-H: When Medications Should NOT be Given & Errors That May Occur
Lesson 12-I: Major Routes, Dosage Forms, Storage & PRNs
Lesson 12-J: Leave of Absence & Community Outings
Lesson 12-K: Common Medication Abbreviations
Lesson 12-L: Medication Labels & Documentation Basics
Lesson 12-M: How to Use the Medication Record
Lesson 12-N: Refusal of Medication
Lesson 12-O: Damaged, Contaminated or Discontinued Medications
Lesson 12-P: Medication Administration Education
Lesson 12-Q: General Procedure for Administering Oral Medications
Lesson 12-R: General Procedure for Administering Topical Medications
Lesson 12-S: General Procedure for Administering Eye Drops
Lesson 12-T: General Procedure for Administering Ear Drops
Lesson 12-U: General Procedure for Administering Nose Drops or Spray
Lesson 12-V: General Procedure for Administering Rectal Suppository Medications
Lesson 12-W: General Procedure for Administering Vaginal Medications
Lesson 12-X: The "5 Rights" of Passing Medications
Lesson 12-Y: Michigan Medication Handling Guidelines in Adult Foster Care
Lesson 12-Z: Michigan Home for the Aged — Medication Rules
Lesson 12-AA: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 13-A: Person Centered Planning Introduction
Lesson 13-B: Major Objectives of This Material
Lesson 13-C: Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Certain Diagnosis
Lesson 13-D: A Case Study
Lesson 13-E: How Everyone Benefits from the Person Centered Approach
Lesson 13-F: Gentle Teaching and De-escalation
Lesson 13-G: 4 Pillars of Gentle Teaching
Lesson 13-H: 4 Tools of Gentle Teaching
Lesson 13-I: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 14-A: Introduction to Nutrition
Lesson 14-B: Follow Dietary Guidelines
Lesson 14-C: Allow Residents to Bone up on Calcium and Fiber...
Lesson 14-D: Carbs, Salt, and Sweets
Lesson 14-E: Read Food Labels —How?
Lesson 14-F: Keep a Resident Food Journal
Lesson 14-G: Set Nutrition Oriented Goals
Lesson 14-H: Small Changes in Nutrition Do Matter
Lesson 14-I: Foods to Fight Disease and the Food Pyramid
Lesson 14-J: Make Good Bacteria Your Friend
Lesson 14-K: Serve Fatty Fish and Soy
Lesson 14-L: The Vital Role of Water
Lesson 14-M: Advantages of Sea Salt
Lesson 14-N: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 15-A: The Introduction and Emergency Medication Administration Practices
Lesson 15-B - The Endocrine System
Lesson 15-C: The Nervous System
Lesson 15-D: The Circulatory System
Lesson 15-E: The Respiratory System
Lesson 15-F: The Digestive System
Lesson 15-G: The Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 15-H: The Urinary System
Lesson 15-I: The Integumentary System
Lesson 15-J: Human Reproductive System
Lesson 15-K: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 16-A: Meal Preparation
Lesson 16-B: Laundry
Lesson 16-C: Routine, Seasonal, and Heavy Household Chores
Lesson 16-D: Activities of Daily Living
Lesson 16-E: Money Management
Lesson 16-F: Non-Medical Care: Not Requiring Nurse or Physician Intervention
Lesson 16-G: Socialization and Relationship Building
Lesson 16-H: Transport to Community Activities
Lesson 16-I: Participation in Community Activities
Lesson 16-J: Attendance at Medical Appointments
Lesson 16-K: Acquiring or Procuring Goods
Lesson 16-L: Preserving Health & Safety with Team Assistance
Lesson 16-M: Medication Administration
Lesson 16-N: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 17-A: The Definition of Dementia and What is Sundowning?
Lesson 17-B: 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Lesson 17-C: Improved Communication with the Alzheimer's Sufferer
Lesson 17-D: Preserving the Dignity of This Population
Lesson 17-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 18-A: Credentialing Matters and Getting Them There...
Lesson 18-B: Give Passengers a Reason for Pride
Lesson 18-C: Giving Proper Attention to Important Driving Aspects
Lesson 18-D: Turning Corners
Lesson 18-E: Your View of Seatbelts and Tie Down Safety
Lesson 18-F: Use Lifts and Ramps Correctly
Lesson 18-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 19-A: Transfer and Ambulation Introduction and Objectives
Lesson 19-B: The Anatomy and Make-Up of the Physical Back
Lesson 19-C: How to Protect Your Back
Lesson 19-D: Meaningful Legislation About Back Injury
Lesson 19-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 20-A: Respecting a Resident's Right to Voice a Grievance
Lesson 20-B: Understanding and Cooperating with Advance Directives
Lesson 20-C: Due Process and Appeals - Its Meaning and Protective Role
Lesson 20-D: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 21-A: How Non-Violent is Defined
Lesson 21-B: Appropriate Responses: Bite Release
Lesson 21-C: Appropriate Responses: Being Grabbed in Private Areas
Lesson 21-D: Appropriate Responses: Hair Pulls
Lesson 21-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 22-A: The Ugly Reality of Self Murder
Lesson 22-B: Suicide by the Numbers
Lesson 22-C: The Warning Signs
Lesson 22-D: The Role of Person-Centeredness in Suicide Awareness
Lesson 22-E: How Can You Further Contribute to Prevention
Lesson 22-F: The Physical Plant and Prevention
Lesson 22-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 23-A: What is Implicit Bias?
Lesson 23-B: How Does Bias Creep Into the Workplace?
Lesson 23-C: The Contributing Mindset
Lesson 23-D: Why Eradication in Residential Care Matters So Much...
Lesson 23-E: Why Eradication in the Medical Practice Is an Imperative...
Lesson 23-F: The Dangers of Bias in Home Care and Strategies for Eradication
Lesson 23-G: Strategies for Recognizing Bias and Keeping it Out of Healthcare
Lesson 23-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 24-A: The Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury and Major Causes
Lesson 24-B: How the Condition is Diagnosed
Lesson 24-C: Temporal Lobe Deficits and Cognitive Re-Training in TBI
Lesson 24-D: Common Behavioral Characteristics and Other Traits of TBI
Lesson 24-E: What Causes Mood Changes After TBI?
Lesson 24-F: The Issue of Anxiety
Lesson 24-G: Depression
Lesson 24-H: Addressing These Emotional Concerns
Lesson 24-I: The Road to Recovery and its Many Twists
Lesson 24-J: The Power of Self-Healing
Lesson 24-K: Special Clinical and Behavioral Interventions
Lesson 24-L: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 25-A: What is the Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Injury, (SCI)
Lesson 25-B: Caring for Someone with a Spinal Cord Injury
Lesson 25-C: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 26-A: Understanding that Value...
Lesson 26-B: The Primary Ergonomics Application
Lesson 26-C: The Value of Ergonomics in Residential Care
Lesson 26-D: Ensuring Safe Ergonomics in Residential Care Facilities
Lesson 26-E: Summary and Conclusion…
Lesson 26-F: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 27-A: A Special Introduction...
Lesson 27-B: Welcome to an Important Aspect of Care Delivery
Lesson 27-C: Dangers When Trauma Informed Care is Not Taught and Applied
Lesson 27-D: Key Principles of Trauma Informed Care
Lesson 27-E: Understanding and Recognizing Trauma Among Those in Residential Settings
Lesson 27-F: Trauma Informed Care in Relation to Natural Disasters
Lesson 27-G: Trauma Informed Care in Relation to Sexual Abuse
Lesson 27-H: Trauma Informed Care in Relation to Community Violence
Lesson 27-I: Trauma Informed Care in Relation to Loss and Grief
Lesson 27-J: Course Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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