Showcased Standards-#6, 7, and 11

Course Standard 6

HS-PCF-6

Demonstrate appropriate behaviors meeting mental health and social service needs of resident/patient/client.

• 6.1 Investigate the components of proper mental health and evaluate the inter-relatedness of physical and mental health.

• 6.2 Differentiate the signs and symptoms of various cognitive impairment including dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, delirium, and delusions that should be documented and reported.

• 6.3 Assess the correct nursing assistant plan of action in providing care for resident/patients/clients with cognitive impairments.

Course Standard 7

HS-PCF-7

Analyze the organizational structure of the nursing facility and adhere to policies and procedures.

• 7.1 Differentiate between long-term care and other healthcare agencies.

• 7.2 Examine the administrative structure for healthcare agencies.

• 7.3 Compare and contrast the relationship between various governmental and private agencies that define the guidelines for resident/patient/client quality care.

• 7.4 Adhere to approved institutional policies and procedures when providing care.

Course Standard 11

HS-PCF-11

Examine the role and responsibility of individual members of the healthcare team; and interact effectively and sensitively with all team members in promoting the delivery and quality of healthcare.

• 11.1 Judge the effectiveness of one’s role as a team member in a patient care facility and provide quality care.

• 11.2 Compare and contrast the roles of the other members of the patient care team.