Providing professionals with unmatched training and care practices that will improve the residential environment for everyone

The Quality Care Campaign is a multi-part campaign, focused on recommendations that emphasize the importance of:

  •   The development of relationshipsbetween staff and residents

  •   Increasing staff knowledge of  individual resident needs, abilities and preferences.

 •   Giving supervisors the skills to model best practices and motivate staff to be independent problem solvers

  •   Providing CUE's for CNAs, HHAs,  LVNs, RNs, LCSWs, MFTs and RCFEs

Training for all phases is available to individual facilities.  Please contact Arlene Stepputat, Program Director (arlene.stepputat@alz.org or 805-892-4259 ex.23) for more information and to schedule training.

The workshops focus on key areas of practice where an immediate intervention can make a significant difference in an individual’s quality of life.

After attending the Phase I workshop, attendees will be able to:

   •    Define the fundamentals of dementia care

   •   Understand the importance of food and fluid consumption

   •    Implement techniques for pain management

   •    Provide meaningful activities for social engagement

After attending the Phase II workshop, attendees will be able to:

   •    Define the term physical restraint

   •    Understand both individual and  surrounding risk factors for falls

   •    Define wandering

   •    Identify situations that may lead to wandering

After attending the Phase III workshop, attendees will be able to:

   •    Describe severe or late-stage Alzheimer's disease

   •    List strategies for making an effective end-of-lie transition for your residents

   •    Identify and explain appropriate care approaches to end-of-life symptoms

   •    Identify ways relationships and meaningful interactions can enhance quality of life at the end of life

   •    Discuss support strategies for family and staff during end-of-life

The workshop for Phase III is being offered at the following locations and dates:

Register soon, space is limited!