2. Communication modifications for individualized resident care Nursing Fundamentals 72431 2.01 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.

3. Nursing Fundamentals 72432 Unit A / Essential Standard NA2.00 / Indicator 2.01 Actions to facilitate communications with residents who have DECREASED VISION 2.01

4. Nursing Fundamentals 72433 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)

5. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 4 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

6. Nursing Fundamentals 72435 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.

7. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 6 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

8. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 7 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

9. Nursing Fundamentals 72438 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

10. Nursing Fundamentals 72439 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

11. Nursing Fundamentals 724310 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

12. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 11 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

13. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 12 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

14. Nursing Fundamentals 724313 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

15. Nursing Fundamentals 724314 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

16. Nursing Fundamentals 724315 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”

17. Nursing Fundamentals 724316 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

18. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 17 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

19. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 18 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

20. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 19 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!

21. Nursing Fundamentals 724320 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

22. Nursing Fundamentals 724321 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

23. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 22 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

24. Nursing Fundamentals 724323 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

25. Nursing Fundamentals 724324 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.

26. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 25 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

27. Nursing Fundamentals 7243 26 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.