Communication modifications for individualized resident care Nursing Fundamentals Unit A Nurse Aide Workplace Fundamentals Essential Standard NA2.00 Apply communication and interpersonal skills and physical care that promote mental health and meet the social and special needs of residents in long-term care. Indicator 2.01 Understand communication and interpersonal skills needed to provide resident care and relate to team members.

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Encourage and assist residents in putting on glasses (or sun glasses)

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Make sure glasses are CLEAN: GLASS lens are cleaned with gentle soap and water and a soft tissue or cloth PLASTIC lens are cleaned with cleaning fluid and cleaning cloth

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Cleaning glasses that have Anti- Reflective Coating (ARC) with Windex or any chemical will destroy the ARC on the glasses! Use soap, water, and a clean cloth.

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Glasses in good condition? Glasses fit well? IF NOT… INFORM SUPERVISOR

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Use both hands to put glasses on resident Avoid poking resident’s eye or ear with the side pieces of the glasses

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Remove eye glasses when resident is napping or at bedtime

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Store glasses in their case, place case in the bedside drawer

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Lay glasses down with the side pieces and frame touching the furniture surface Do NOT lay glasses down on the lens

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 General guidelines to facilitate communications with residents with DECREASED VISION

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Knock on door and identify yourself BEFORE touching resident

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Let the resident know when you are leaving the room

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Tell the resident what you are doing while caring for them

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Give specific instructions: “on your right”, “in front of you”

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 DO NOT TALK TO OTHER RESIDENTS OR STAFF without telling the resident to whom you are talking

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 CHECK LIGHTING: Not glaring in eyes of resident Light shining on care provider’s mouth Tell resident when light is OFF or ON

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 When entering a new room with resident, describe locations of objects in relationship to the face of a clock: “The recliner chair is at 4:00 o’clock” “The couch is at 7:00 to 8:00 o’clock

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Do not move furniture or personal items without the resident’s permission!

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Put everything back where it was found

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Leave Door completely OPEN or CLOSED Room 203

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Offer LARGE print reading materials

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Use large clocks, clocks that chime, and radios to keep track of time

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Offer books on CDs or tapes.

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Use descriptive words It is OK to say “see,” “watch,” “look,” in everyday conversation unless the resident says, “I am blind”…then ask what words the resident prefers

Nursing Fundamentals Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01 Do NOT feed, play, or distract a GUIDE DOG.