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Nursing Services
Assessment and Preliminary Care Plan
A full admissions assessment is completed by a Licensed Nurse which contain information about prospective resident’s medical history, care needs, and preferences for the admission into the Adult Family Home.
Negotiated Care Plan Development
The adult family home will use the resident’s Assessment & Preliminary Care Plan to develop a written Negotiated Care Plan after 30 days from admission. The resident's negotiated care plan will include the list of care and services to be provided, identifying when and how it will be provided, and identify who will provide the tasks. It will include preferences and choices with food, daily routine, grooming, and home accommodations.
Delegation by Registered Nurse
The Nurse Delegation Program under Washington State law, allows nursing assistants to perform certain tasks normally performed by the licensed nurse such as administration of prescription medications or blood glucose testing in the Adult Family Home. A Registered Nurse must teach and supervise the nursing assistant, as well as provide nursing assessments of the patient's condition.
Adult Family Home Consulting Services
Nurse Care Management
Nurses play a critical role in promoting patient safety and optimal well-being by monitoring patient health and providing education to their caregivers as well as recommendations of care.
State Compliance
Washington State's Adult Family Homes (AFH) are regulated by the implementation of the state's AFH laws and rules. Compliance will include understanding adherence to these laws as well as following policies and guidelines for the Adult Family Home.
Administrative Support
Chart ordered organization for administration and resident files, essential care forms, and required policies is a Key Component in operating a well established Adult Family Home.
Elder Village Partners will provide the necessary start up or upgraded systems for the Adult Family Home to stay organized, stay in compliance, and improve continuity of care.
Emergency and Medical response and planning
The essential part of Caring for the Resident is Alerting Emergency Personnel during an Emergency. Caregivers are educated on how to promptly care for the resident, activate emergency response, and notifying family, and other care providers.
Marketing and Tours
Coaching on what makes a home marketable, ideas on website development and marketing material, creating leads, and preparing the homes for tours for prospective residents.
Policy Development
Essential policies and procedures are written to ensure guidelines are provided in the Adult Family Home. Examples would include: Medical Emergency policy, Fall prevention policy, Infection Control, documentation policy, and among many others.
Provider Education
Business Affiliates
Resources
