Transitional Care Unit

[MARY ELLEN 0]

Anyone work on a unit like this? Just a short stay rehab type unit.

 

 

I need some help.

 

 

Thanks

[cjohnson 0]

Hi there. I've worked at a short term unit. It's a lot of fun and very fast. So, I streamlined everything. My initial documentation and assessment are generaly under 1/2 hour. I ask only what I have to. Pick and choose what has to be asked and what doesn't. These residents often do not want to be treated or placed with other nursing home residents. I have made avalible "activites on the go" in a lobby location so they can hopefully help themselves. Magazines, books, coloring pages, hand held computer games, music, devotions, anything they can do in thier room. I also do rounds once a day and just check in and offer any independent activies. Chart all that happens. Residents doing independent activities or visits that can count for 1:1 time. Keep it short and simple, and most residents in a TCU are happy with that. If you have any other questions post it up. Good Luck.

[MARY ELLEN 0]

I am just geting flack at work for not doing enough. I do a small am group, a lunch group and a pm group. I also do cooking/bakign 2x a week. I chart who does what in their room and also those who don't want to come to a group. Most are short term like a week to 10 days.

 

Problem is most people in this area LOVE bingo and that is the #1 thing they want to do when they come to out unit.

[cjohnson 0]

It's hard when you are expected to do more then you can. Remember you are only one person. You are not going to please every one all the time. The great thing about working with TCU residents is most of them are able to do things for themselves. Encourage this as much as possible. Some sugesstions I would have are set the residents up to play bingo on their own. Put the stuff where staff can get it for them and let them play. Have them take turns calling the numbers. Also you might be able to find hand held bingo. This type of resident needs to be as independent as possible. Do you know a game called dice bingo? Let me know I can send you the info. Mostly make activities avalible and inform residents to help themselves. Then the ball is in their court not yours. I want to be sure to let you know to keep up with the scheduled programs and evaluate the residents needs and wants for activities often. But for your down times use this approach.