Day
1
Day one of this 35 hour program introduces students to Laws
and Regulations in a ARF. This segment covers Title 22, Division
6, Chapter 6. Policies and Procedures of Adult Residential Facilities.
Students will learn ARF requirements, administrative responsibility
and accountability. Other topics covered include personal rights,
the basic and optional services provided, client funding sources,
conservator ships and the facility physical plant.
Day
one continues with the structure of ARF business
operations focusing on the business and working with placement agencies.
Other topics include supervision of staff, personnel qualifications,
hiring practices, policies and procedures and training.
Day
2
This session begins with the admission process for a resident in an
ARF, pre-admission assessment, needs and service plan, interview process,
admission agreement, reassessment of resident. The afternoon session
will cover the community support services to support the ARF resident.
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Day
3
Day three covers how to manage aggressive and disruptive behavior
among residents by teaching staff non violent and effective behavorial
techniques. The class will cover staff attitudes and reactions to
clients as well as the involuntary commitment process.Day three continues
with information on medication use, misuse and interactions and communication
with physician and pharmacy. Documentation, administration and side
effects will be covered.
Day
4
Day four continues with the structure of ARF business operations.
Day four also covers the physical needs of the ARF client. This will
include infection control, activity programs, self-care and promotion
of independence, Other topics converted include special diets, hygiene,
utilization of outside resources, clothing and assistance, bowel and
bladder, urinary incontinence's adult abuse.
Day
5
Day 5 session focus on the psycho-social needs of the resident including
adjustment process, psycho-social appraisal, learning the family dynamics,
and functional and behavioral characteristics. Dealing with difficult
and inappropriate resident behavior, staff response and coping techniques
with difficult residents is covered. |