The I Care Plan

[bigchris 1]

Ok, here goes. The I care plan was developed some time ago to help activity pros expand and explain the resident in the first person narrative. The goal of this format is to give (hypothetically) surveyors and anyone who looks at the care plan. An overall picture of the resident and thier STRENGTHS, not thier weaknesses.

 

I have talked to many surveyors on why this was chosen over another format...the main answer that I got was that it grew out of the EDEN alternative and what most of us call Person/People centered care. (BTW- If anyone is involved with Eden you can relate to this) One of the defining principles of Eden is that our resident/patient/etc. One of the inherent "rules" of Eden is that everyone must be fulfilled as a PERSON, not an object. With this, of course; it has all evolved into what we now call the Culture Change movement.

 

With all that said.....What does it look like?

 

A typical Care Plan statement would sound like this....

 

I was a _______I enjoy and thrive in activities that involve_______.

 

 

I know that this is very simple, and I will continue to add other samples. Just realize that it needs to lean towards the positive and tell strenghts of the resident.

 

 

 

Questions?????I know that this is fast, but remember that each week I will add more according to feedback that I receive.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

BC

[Jeanine 0]

Ok, here goes. The I care plan was developed some time ago to help activity pros expand and explain the resident in the first person narrative. The goal of this format is to give (hypothetically) surveyors and anyone who looks at the care plan. An overall picture of the resident and thier STRENGTHS, not thier weaknesses.

 

I have talked to many surveyors on why this was chosen over another format...the main answer that I got was that it grew out of the EDEN alternative and what most of us call Person/People centered care. (BTW- If anyone is involved with Eden you can relate to this) One of the defining principles of Eden is that our resident/patient/etc. One of the inherent "rules" of Eden is that everyone must be fulfilled as a PERSON, not an object. With this, of course; it has all evolved into what we now call the Culture Change movement.

 

With all that said.....What does it look like?

 

A typical Care Plan statement would sound like this....

 

I was a _______I enjoy and thrive in activities that involve_______.

 

 

I know that this is very simple, and I will continue to add other samples. Just realize that it needs to lean towards the positive and tell strenghts of the resident.

 

 

 

Questions?????I know that this is fast, but remember that each week I will add more according to feedback that I receive.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

BC

[Jeanine 0]

bigchris,

Thanks for the clarification on the "I Care Plan". I was not familiar with this type of care plan until I attended a seminar and they were talking about it. I agree that it makes a care plan more personal and the resident is not seen as an object, but when I have to write a care plan on a resident who is unable to express themselves and state strengths and goals I feel that using their name, instead of saying "the resident/patient" makes it more personal. It is,afterall, my perception of their strenghts and/or needs that plays a large part in the goals that are set. I feel uncomfortable speaking for someone else. Does anyone else feel the same way?

[Tamera 0]

Ok, here goes. The I care plan was developed some time ago to help activity pros expand and explain the resident in the first person narrative. The goal of this format is to give (hypothetically) surveyors and anyone who looks at the care plan. An overall picture of the resident and thier STRENGTHS, not thier weaknesses.

 

I have talked to many surveyors on why this was chosen over another format...the main answer that I got was that it grew out of the EDEN alternative and what most of us call Person/People centered care. (BTW- If anyone is involved with Eden you can relate to this) One of the defining principles of Eden is that our resident/patient/etc. One of the inherent "rules" of Eden is that everyone must be fulfilled as a PERSON, not an object. With this, of course; it has all evolved into what we now call the Culture Change movement.

 

With all that said.....What does it look like?

 

A typical Care Plan statement would sound like this....

 

I was a _______I enjoy and thrive in activities that involve_______.

 

 

 

 

After reading your message, I have a good idea of the concept of the "I Care Plan". I am also inerested in learning more because oour facility is up for survey anytime soon, and although we have never been sited for the format of our care plans, I know that changes occur all the time, and I would like to stay up to the time with the information.

 

 

I know that this is very simple, and I will continue to add other samples. Just realize that it needs to lean towards the positive and tell strenghts of the resident.

 

 

 

Questions?????I know that this is fast, but remember that each week I will add more according to feedback that I receive.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

BC

[shannonw 0]

Ok, here goes. The I care plan was developed some time ago to help activity pros expand and explain the resident in the first person narrative. The goal of this format is to give (hypothetically) surveyors and anyone who looks at the care plan. An overall picture of the resident and thier STRENGTHS, not thier weaknesses.

 

I have talked to many surveyors on why this was chosen over another format...the main answer that I got was that it grew out of the EDEN alternative and what most of us call Person/People centered care. (BTW- If anyone is involved with Eden you can relate to this) One of the defining principles of Eden is that our resident/patient/etc. One of the inherent "rules" of Eden is that everyone must be fulfilled as a PERSON, not an object. With this, of course; it has all evolved into what we now call the Culture Change movement.

 

With all that said.....What does it look like?

 

A typical Care Plan statement would sound like this....

 

I was a _______I enjoy and thrive in activities that involve_______.

 

 

I know that this is very simple, and I will continue to add other samples. Just realize that it needs to lean towards the positive and tell strenghts of the resident.

 

 

 

Questions?????I know that this is fast, but remember that each week I will add more according to feedback that I receive.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

BC

 

 

 

That is a great way to do careplans, I look forward to learning more about it.