Caring Interventions

Question 0

Value of Teach Back

Answer 0

Overcome barriers such as

• low functional literacy
• cog impairment
• limited English proficiency

Question 1

5 Elements of Caregiver Needs Assessment

Answer 1

1. Identify the family members most appropriate for the assessment
2. Select appropriate assessment instrument (verbal, written)
3. Present as an opportunity to discuss caregivers perspective and needs
4. Good Communication Skills
5. Follow up on care coordination, linkages to other services

Question 2

What are ways to foster partnerships with patients and families?

Answer 2

Identification of a common goal and joint eval of progress
Mutual respect
Two-way sharing of info
Shared PLANNING and decision making
Ongoing dialogue regarding roles that they want to play

Question 3

8 recommended strategies for improved communication with family caregivers:

Answer 3

1. identify communication needs
2. identify support person
3. Role re-evaluation of caregiver (desire to participate, how much?)
4. Care planning w/family at bedside rounds
5. Family meetings when info NEEDS to be discussed
6. Communicate with family on how they percieve their loved one’s needs
7. Involve family in discharge planning
8. Teach more than one support person