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A care plan involves identification of the s/u’s interests, preference's, and abilities; and any issues, concerns, problems, or needs affecting the s/u’s involvement/ engagement in activities. In addition to the activities component of the comprehensive care plan, information can also be found on a separate activity sheet.
Activity goals related to the comprehensive care plan should be based on measurable objectives and focused on desired outcomes, e.g. engagement in an activity that matches the s/u’s ability, maintain attention to the activity for a specific period of time, expressing satisfaction with the activity verbally or non-verbally.
For s/u’s with no discernible response, service provision is still expected and may include one-to-one activities such as talking to the s/u, reading to the s/u about prior interests, or applying lotion whilst stoking the s/u’s hand or feet e.g. massarge. At Spenser rd we have a few s/u that have 1-to-1 and on s/u that has 2 to 1 on some activities but also has 1-2-1 on other activities.
The care plan should also identify the discipline(s) that will carry out the approaches e.g. Notifying the s/u’s preferred activities Transporting s/u who needs assistance to and from activities (including indoor, outdoor or outings) Providing needed supplies of adaptions, such as- obtaining and returning audio books, setting up adaptive equipment, etc.
It is important when reviewing a care plan to remember that there might be many others involved it development and delivery, such as family, care staff and close friends.
As each care plan is designed to target the specific needs and requirements of the individuals, only can be understanding the roles that others contribute, can be effective and beneficial care strategy can be put in place.
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When establishing the individual’s preference's for carrying out activities, you would establish these with an initial assessment and a care plan reviews and