168 pages. 8 ½” x 11" Soft cover. Sh. wt. 1.2 lbs.

Also AVAILABLE on DISK.

System requirements: Windows 2000 or later, CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM, size: 5 ½" x 8 ½". Sh. wt. 0.31 lbs.

Also AVAILABLE on DISK.

System requirements: Windows 2000 or later, CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM, size: 5 ½" x 8 ½". Sh. wt. 0.31 lbs.

Earn up to .2 CE Credit / 2 Contact Hours for NCCAP or NCTRC Recertification (first person - free). Includes complete written transcript with reproducible handouts.

If you need help establishing individualized programs for your residents who are low-functioning, this Education Made Easy™ program from TR-TIPS, Inc. is for you! Author Susan Newell guides you through the step-by-step process of the planning and paperwork needed for establishing, implementing, and evaluating your own quality 1-1 and small group programs for residents who are low-functioning/cognitively impaired. Federal OBRA F-248 requirements for Assessment, Resident Levels of Functioning, Selection and Frequency, Care Plans, Program Implementation, Documentation, Teamwork, and Program Evaluation are discussed in detail. Great for training multiple staff. Continuing education hours are also available for Administrators, Nursing, Social Services, and Therapists. Add this invaluable resource to your professional library.

CD-ROM and booklet size: 5 ½ “ x 8 ½ . Sh. wt. 0.31 lbs.

This updated, 3rd edition, “HOW TO” book is specifically designed for Social Service Professionals in Long Term Care from new Social Service Designee, to licensed Social Worker, long-time teacher or consultant. It incorporates current regulatory information, professional practices, and industry trends and issues. Resident-Centered and Resident-Directed care are emphasized throughout.

This “12-books-in-1" updated manual spans your whole job, with more than 260 topics addressed in step-by-step detail. Over 100 reproducible forms are provided for instant use (Resident-centered Admission forms, Lifestyle, Habits & Routines Questionnaire, Spiritual and Cultural Assessments, etc.) Access job descriptions, performance evaluations, detailed admission and discharge checklists, and quality assurance tools.

Written in a policy-procedures format, interdisciplinary teamwork is promoted to comply with 100+ CMS OBRA F-tags related to Social Services and other important federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, and Patient Self-Determination Act) as well. An excellent aid for JCAHO accreditation!

Topics cover Admission, Transfer, and Discharge, Resident Rights, Communications, Public Relations, Documentation, Quality Assurance, Medically-Related Social Services and Groups, and more! Quality of life issues such as pain management, behavior management, cultural diversity, and resident-centered care planning are addressed throughout. Hundreds of program ideas, websites, and other resources make this a “MUST HAVE” for your department!

553 pages. 12" x 12" Three-ring binder. Sh. wt. 7.8 lbs.

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Purchase this CD-ROM Disk to quickly convert over 260 Social Service topics into your own individualized policies and procedures, and modify any of the 100+ ready-made forms. Contents are provided in WordPerfect and Microsoft Word formats. For single agency/address use only.

System requirements: Windows 2000 or later, CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM, size: 5 ½" x 8 ½". Sh. wt. 0.31 lbs.

Specifically designed for Social Service Professionals in Assisted Living/ Residential Care settings. This newly updated “HOW TO” management manual is the ideal one-stop reference whether you’re new to providing hands-on assistance and support, or have years of experience teaching, training, or consulting. Resident-Centered and Resident-Directed care are emphasized throughout.

Over 230 current topics, written in detailed, easy-to-implement policy and procedure format help you manage all the major aspects of your job. 90 reproducible forms (Lifestyle, Habits, & Routine Questionnaire, Cultural and Spiritual Assessments, job descriptions, intervention logs, checklists for move-in and move-out, etc.) are included in this “12-books-in-1" resource.

Topics include Resident Rights, Communication, Public Relations, Service Plans, Documentation and Paperwork, Quality Assurance, Social Service Groups, Move In and Move Out, and more! Quality of Life and Quality of Care concerns and interdisciplinary teamwork are addressed from behavior management and pain issues to cultural diversity and decision-making. An excellent aid for CARF accreditation! Suggestions for achieving and/or maintaining compliance with federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, Patient Self-Determination Act) are also provided. Hundreds of program ideas, websites, and other resources are included, making this a “MUST HAVE” for your department!

534 pages, 12" x 12". Three-ring binder. Sh. Wt. 7.75 lbs.
Also AVAILABLE on DISK.

Purchase this CD-ROM Disk to quickly convert over 230 Social Service topics into your own individualized policies and procedures, and modify any of the 90+ ready-made forms. Contents are provided in WordPerfect and Microsoft Word formats. For single agency/address use only.

System requirements: Windows 2000 or later, CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM, size: 5 ½" x 8 ½". Sh. wt. 0.31 lbs.

Complying with HIPAA has actually been made easy! This time-saving resource provides you with a variety of HIPAA-specific educational materials and tools to address PRIVACY and SECURITY portions of HIPAA with your entire workforce, including VOLUNTEERS!

Use the included CD to quickly modify the training handbook, sample forms, and/or policies to fit your specific (single-location) agency!

Contents include: an overview of the Privacy and Security Rules; Staff & Volunteer Training Handbook and Pre-Post tests; samples of a Notice of Information Practices document and community information letters; a detailed department action plan, use and disclosure analysis tools, privacy & security checklists, pertinent policies and procedures, compliance monitoring logs, and more. The included disk allows you to modify the training handbook, sample forms, and even the policies to fit your specific agency needs!

103 pgs. 11.5" x 10.5.” Three-ring binder. CD-ROM, size: 5 ½ “ x 8 ½ Sh. wt. 2 lbs.

160 pages. 8 ½ " x 11". Soft cover. Sh.wt. 1.3 lbs.

Survey Yourself
Designed specifically for Social Service departments, now you can survey yourself with this easy-to-use workbook. Self-evaluate your compliance for over 100 CMS-OBRA F-tags and other federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA) related to Social Services.

It’s Easy - Just Answer Yes & No Questions!
If the answer is No - consider correcting it.

Designed with “best practice” efforts in mind, this ongoing quality improvement workbook helps you go beyond “minimum compliance” to provide the highest quality of programs and services for your residents! Actual regulatory information, “Key Points” that surveyors look for, and resources you should review while conducting your survey are included, along with easy-to-answer questions and detailed worksheets. Resident-centered care and interdisciplinary efforts are examined throughout!

Survey areas include: Admission, Transfer, Discharge; Department Management; Documentation; Medically-related Social Services; Quality of Life Issues; Resident Rights; and Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control.

186 pages. 8 ½ " x 11". Soft cover. Sh.wt. 1.5 lbs.