Staff Training Inservices Series 1

Don't waste time and effort slaving over material for your next staff inservice—HCPro has done the work for you! We offer comprehensive lesson plans that each includes a teacher's guide, learning guides, a post-test, and a certificate of completion. Many of these lesson plans can be used for both group and self-study. Lessons include games and fun activities to help keep your staff engaged while effectively training them on these vital long-term care topics.

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Bloodborne Pathogens and Standard Precautions
Perfect for group or self-study! This lesson plan gives learners the tools they need to prevent the spread of bloodborne diseases, explains how to deal with exposure to blood or other body fluids, and illustrates how vital it is to receive Hepatitis B vaccinations. Plus, the Medication of the Month feature is available for instructors who wish to cover common medications.

Caring for Residents with dementia: Lesson Plan
Dealing with residents who have dementia symptoms can take a toll on your staff. This lesson plan gives them the tools they need to more effectively manage their residents. Your staff will walk away knowing how to respond to behaviors, the importance of trying to understand the feelings and thoughts of residents, and become aware of the difficulties faced by someone with dementia. Plus, this lesson plan is a great opportunity for your staff to share each other's valuable techniques and suggestions for specific cases.

Caring for Residents with Dementia
Dealing with residents who have dementia symptoms can take a toll on your staff. This lesson plan gives them the tools they need to more effectively manage their residents. Your staff will walk away knowing how to respond to behaviors, the importance of trying to understand the feelings and thoughts of residents, and become aware of the difficulties faced by someone with dementia. Plus, this lesson plan is a great opportunity for your staff to share each other's valuable techniques and suggestions for specific cases.

Communication Guidelines
Great for group or self-study! Help prevent miscommunication in your workplace. This lesson plan will help your staff master active listening skills and communicate effectively with co-workers and residents. Learners will be able to recognize the vital roll of nonverbal communication and the 5 communication "don'ts." Most importantly, this lesson will prepare your staff with the right tools to feel confident communicating in difficult situations.

Documentation: Client Records: Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy
Your facility depends on careful documentation-this lesson will help you drive that message home to your staff. We give you the right instruction tools to help prevent legal problems by illustrating how to properly document and avoid documentation don'ts.

Elder Abuse and Neglect: Preventing, Recognizing, and Reporting
This 1-hour lesson plan will arm your staff with the comprehensive knowledge they need to help prevent abuse and neglect in your facility. Your staff will walk away knowing the symptoms of caregiver stress that can lead to these incidents. Most importantly, your staff will be able to detect signs of abuse and neglect, allowing them to feel confident in dealing with and reporting such events should they occur in your facility. The vital lessons in this training program are crucial to both the health of your patients and your facility.

End-of-Life Care
End-of-life care is a sensitive issue, which is why we have designed this lesson to help you train your staff about the important role they play. Your staff will come away with a clear understanding of the difference between curing and caring and the goals of end-of-life care. Understanding the legal issues is vital to your facility and your staff. This lesson clearly illustrates the rights, issues, and decisions regarding end-of-life care, as well as the meaning and purpose of advance directives. This course will equip your staff with the knowledge and tools they need to properly care for their patients.

Fire Safety and Disaster Response in Care Facilities
You know fire safety and disaster response training cannot be stressed enough. Engage your staff with this lesson plan that uses stimulating activities and provides tools to increase safety awareness in your facility. You can be confident your staff will walk away understanding basic fire protection and safety measures. Unique exercises and thorough instructions will get your staff involved with disaster preparation and response protocols for your facility.

Incontinence and Constipation
This lesson will make a big difference in your residents' lives by providing your staff with the tools to help residents overcome incontinence and constipation. Through this clear instruction plan, your staff will learn the best ways to deal with these problems by understanding various behavioral, nutritional, and care interventions for urinary and bowel incontinence and constipation. Plus, the lesson also includes a learning sheet you can give to your residents to read for self-study.

Infection Control Guidelines: Standard Precautions & Additional Precautions
Does your staff know the guidelines developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for preventing the spread of infection? Make sure with this comprehensive lesson plan. Your staff will walk away knowing the 4 disease transmission categories, and understanding how and when Standard Precautions and Additional Precautions should be used. This course will give your staff the tools they need for your facility to stay on top of infection control.

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