Institute for Public Health Practice at the University of Iowa
Bathing Dementia Patients
This is an introductory course offering CPH — Free
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Expires
CEU
CPH
Cost
Free
Time to Start
3-5 minutes
Length
1.00 hour
Overview
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The goal of this course is for nursing home staff to be able to use strategies and techniques to make bathing enjoyable for residents with dementia.
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What You'll Learn
- Describe the factors that contribute to aggressive behaviors during bathing for residents with dementia
- Identify the components of the four strategies of how to improve the bathing experience of residents with dementia
- Recognize when to stop bathing experience of residents with dementia
- Apply the strategies of improving bathing experience to help residents with dementia feel safe, remain calm, and enjoy bathing
Competency Terms
Communication Skills
Written & Oral Communication
Related Occupations
Behavioral Health Professional
Home Health Worker