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Emphasis on home with a degree of
"wellness" not illness. |
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Ensuring integrity, self-respect and
privacy of all service users and
promoting independence whenever
possible. |
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Adoption of team approach among
residents and staff. |
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Provision of appropriate activities and
exercises in keeping with the age of the
individual. |
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Regular communications between staff,
service users and their relatives. |
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To
offer support and counselling. |
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Liaison with medical staff, support
groups and voluntary workers who may be
associated with service user care. |
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Provision of an orientation programme
for new staff and in-service training
for all staff. |
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Promotion of a safe working environment
within the home. |
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The
introduction of a staff appraisal
evaluation system and good communication
to ensure staff are kept informed of
changes of policies within the home. |