ADLs for Direct Care Staff

Recorded On: 06/05/2023

Having the skills to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) is the key to independence. The Direct Care Staff's goal is to determine just how much help a resident needs to perform these activities. Some people may only need encouragement; others may need help with set up; some need to work together with staff.

OBJECTIVES

Discuss the importance of maintaining independence with ADLs
List three ways to help residents with ADLs
Perform accurate documentation of the most important aspects of helping residents with ADLs

Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Director of Risk Management

HealthCap Risk Management Services

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care with experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator and independent consultant. Ms. Szumlinski conducts risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the post-acute care spectrum. Ms. Szumlinski served as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA/NCAL Survey/Regulatory committee, NCAL Quality committee, HCAM Legal/ Clinical Committee and served as a Senior Examiner/Team Leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program for 7 years. Ms. Szumlinski is a Nurse Planner for the HealthCap® RMS ANCC accredited education program.