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cares 6 Courses, 5 Certifications 32 Hours of Education CARES Complete Catalog Option Available CARES Dementia Basics CARES Dementia-Related Behavior CARES End-of-Life Dementia Care CARES Dementia Advanced Care One low price! CARES Activities of Daily Living CARES Dementia Care for Families CARES Classroom Guides...and more! Each professional CARES course includes individual certification in: About HealthCare Interactive s CARES Online Dementia Training A series of online, person-centered, videobased dementia-care training programs Videos featuring real people in real settings Training accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be completed individually, in small groups, or in a classroom-style setting One of only 3 programs nationwide recommended by CMS About Alzheimer s Association essentialz Individual Certifications An online certification program for individuals providing professional dementia care Tests and recognizes knowledge of the evidencebased dementia care practices promoted in the Alzheimer s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations All Alzheimer s Association essentialz and essentalz Plus certifications valid for 2 years Programs start at $24.95. Site licenses are available.
2012 HealthCare Interactive, Inc. Use with Permission Only. Visit www.caresobservationaltool.com for Details. Meet State Requirements Learn how CARES meets your state dementia training requirements. www.hcinteractive.com/staterequirements Administrator Resources Administrative Tracking Feature Management/Compliance Reports CARES Approach Flyers and Posters Classroom Guides Other Implementation Tools CARES Observational Tool Today s Date: Start Time: End Time: Total: Person Being Observed: Person Being Cared For: Person Observing: Describe the care being done: Score 1 if any bulleted item is observed. Score 0 if no bulleted item is observed. 1. Greet CNA uses a greeting (hello, good morning, etc.) 2. Introduce CNA introduces himself/herself 3. Use Name CNA uses resident s name 4. Smile/Eye CNA smiles and makes eye contact for at least 2 seconds 5. Physical Contact CNA makes physical contact (shake hands, rub on back, hug, etc.) 6. Approach CNA approaches the resident from the front 7. Eye Level CNA crouches down or sits next to resident to be at eye level or below 8. Calm CNA is calm and not rushed in approach 9. Ask/Discuss/ Assess CNA asks/discusses how resident is feeling or doing 10. 15 Seconds 11. Explain Involve in Care/ 12. Activity CNA speaks to resident at least a total of 15 seconds during care interaction CNA explains an activity/care (e.g., I m here to pick up your laundry. ) and/or CNA proposes an activity (e.g., Let s go for a walk. ) CNA involves resident in care appropriately (according to their abilities) and/or CNA tries to involve resident in a care (instead of CNA doing the care for the resident) CEU Submission Packets Available! 13. Resident s Life 14. Comfort 15. Share 16. Write CNA mentions something specific about resident s life and/or CNA mentions something meaningful in resident s life, personal life story, or history CNA gets resident into a more comfortable position (i.e., repositions resident) and/or CNA asks if there is anything he/she can bring them or do for them CNA shares something verbally about the resident with another team member CNA documents/writes something about resident (chart, Post-it Note, communication book) Total Score Classroom guides available for engaging and interactive, live training sessions! A Person-Centered Approach for Dementia Caregivers Connect with the Person Assess Behavior Respond Appropriately Evaluate What Works Share with Others www.hcinteractive.com (952) 928-7722
The Alzheimer s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer s care, support and research. I ve noticed an increased understanding and participation in our caregivers. We communicate better as a team. Thank you!! Linda Freeland Family Caregiver, Loveland, CO I knew as soon as I went through the first screen that I was going to love this training program. Tina Sanchez CNA, Chicago, IL One member of our aide staff said the program was one of the best ever. Jeanne Heid-Grubman Associate Administrator, The Holmstad A Covenant Retirement Community, Batavia, IL I have watched many dementia training videos and this is by far one of the best programs I have come across. Michelle Kimzey Texas Woman s University, Dallas, TX This is an official publication of the Alzheimer s Association and HealthCare Interactive but may be distributed by unaffiliated organizations and individuals. Such distribution does not constitute an endorsement of these parties or their activities by the Alzheimer s Association or HealthCare Interactive, Inc. Visit www.hcinteractive.com, www.alz.org or call (952) 928-7722. 2016 Alzheimer s Association and HealthCare Interactive. All rights reserved. Rev.Dec15