NOWCAP Academy https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Waste and Sharp Objects Handling Soiled Laundry Cleaning and Disinfecting Personal-Care Items and Shared Equipment Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette Clean and Dirty Areas Other Personal Protective Equipment Using Gloves Correctly Hand Hygiene Standard Precautions How Germs Spread Infection Prevention Is Part of Every Personal-Care Task Unit Summary Documentation and Reporting Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them When to Stop and Get Help When the Care Plan and the Situation Do Not Match Courses Preparing for the Task: A General Process Home 16: Avoid Speaking for the Person 15: Watch Nonverbal Communication Preparing the Environment 5: Use the Least Assistance Needed 2: The DCP’s Responsibility for Following the Plan Unit Summary 24: Common Mistakes to Avoid 23: When to Stop and Get Help 22: Changes That Must Be Reported 21: Communication Before, During, and After Personal Care 20: Supporting Emotional Control and Frustration 14: Check That You Understood 1: The Care Plan Is a Guide for Support 19: Supporting Sensory Needs 18: Supporting Movement and Coordination 17: Supporting Attention, Memory, and Organization 13: Support Communication Devices and Systems Checking Equipment 12: Give Enough Response Time 11: Use Clear Language 9: Communicate Directly With the Person 8: Communication Is More Than Speech 7: Provide Only the Assistance That Is Needed Preparing the Person 5: Abilities Can Change With the Situation What is an Acquired Brain Injury 4: Levels of Assistance 1: The Person Is More Than a Diagnosis 4: Protecting Personal Information 3: Review the Plan Before Providing Care