DHS Search Results
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ADRC Options Counseling: Working with Caregivers as Customers
… These respondents were most likely to offer help with mobility in the home, e.g. moving someone from a chair to a bed or with personal care. When asked about the reason for contacting … housework (67.4%) or managing medications (66.5%). Caregivers were most likely to report that someone else provides home repairs or maintenance (41.9%), housework (21.8%) or personal care … help keeping their care recipient at home (76.2%). Among those who were seeking help keeping someone at home, 82.3% found the help they needed at the ADRC. A large percentage of respondents … -
Recruitment Strategy with Lasting Impact: Peer Mentor Programs 6-7-18 Webinar
… one issue” “Untenable” “Using every means available” “Everyone is having difficulty finding someone” Wages and Benefits Job Demands (measured by ratio of nursing assistant hours per … who will support program design and implementation. Committee members should minimally include someone from HR, staff development, scheduling, and CNAs. Input from the people most impacted by … Creating your Program – PROGRAM LAUNCH CHECKLIST © PHI 2017 All Rights Reserved. Designate someone as Peer Mentor Program Coordinator. This person will be the primary liaison to PHI … -
ADRC Enhanced Options Counseling: Working with Private Pay Customers
… to rely. The vast majority of private pay customers (84.9%) said that they either live with someone or live close to a friend or relative who can provide assistance. Understanding the costs … situation and three out of four customers surveyed said that the main factor that would tell someone it was time to contact the ADRC was when they needed help. Most view the ADRC as a place … less favorable ratings however, the majority (88.2%) said they would recommend the ADRC to someone else and almost two- thirds (64.0%) of those customers who did not agree that they were … -
Dementia Care: Resources
… dementia. Alzheimer’s Association: Communication and Alzheimer’s —Communicate effectively with someone living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Association: Dementia and Driving —Discuss retirement … exploitation. Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline —Call the help line if you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an elder (age 60 and over). For more information Stay up to date … -
Nurse Aide State and Federal Employment Eligibility
… an additional 24 months on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Note: Working privately in someone’s home or working as a personal care worker conducting personal care duties does not meet … -
Dementia Care: Online Training for Family Caregivers
… discusses: Basic information about dementia. Strategies to consider when caring for someone who has changes in their behavior as a result of dementia. How to support family members … -
Feeding Assistant Program: The Role of a Feeding Assistant
… infections. Trouble swallowing. What a feeding assistant is not A feeding assistant is not someone who is a: Nurse aide. Licensed health professional who received feeding training. … -
Wisconsin Caregiver Program Manual
… is an employee of the person who actually signed the contract. An implied contractor is someone who provides services on a regular basis, but a formal contract has not been established … Actual Conviction vs. Original Charge It is the actual conviction that determines whether someone must apply for and receive DHS approval through the Rehabilitation Review process (see … supervised or working independently in the position requested • The opportunity presented for someone in the position to commit similar offenses • The number, type, and pattern of offenses … -
WisCaregiver Webinar: Assessing Your Culture
… a person that staff will feel safe sharing their honest feedback and thoughts. Often, this is someone in HR or from a sister community. • Ask questions from a point of wonderment and … -
Tips for Working Caregivers
… designed to help caregivers, and use them! https://depressionscreen.org/ When You Care for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementia You are not alone. Nearly 1 in 5 workers … -
Online Training for Family Caregivers
… How to Safely Transfer Someone from One Seat to Another http://www.videocaregiving.org/beyond-video/Home-Lifting.php … -
Consumer Guide: Problems with Nursing Homes, Residential Care Facilities, Behavioral Health Programs, Mental Health Treatment Providers, or Substance Use Treatment Providers
… with DQA, use one of these methods: Call 800-642-6552 (toll-free). If you leave a voicemail, someone will call you back the next workday. Report Abuse, Neglect, or Misappropriation . Submit … -
Misconduct Incident Report
… harmed in any way (physically or sexually, emotionally or mentally, or financially) or could someone have been harmed? If so, describe the harm or potential harm. Were others harmed in any … -
WisCaregiver Careers Final Report
… Nursing Homes 3.23% 1 3 Other Technical College 6.45% 2 4 Our Provider Association 3.23% 1 5 Someone I network with in the healthcare field 0.00% 0 Q4 - Compared to before the WCP, please … announcement 21.05% 4 2 Other Nursing Homes 15.79% 3 3 Our Provider Association 10.53% 2 4 Someone I network with in the healthcare field 0.00% 0 5 TV Advertisement 0.00% 0 6 Radio … -
Misconduct Incident Report
… harmed in any way (physically or sexually, emotionally or mentally, or financially) or could someone have been harmed? If so, describe the harm or potential harm. Were others harmed in any …