Transcript Implementing PHCAST courses in your Community

Implementing PHCAST courses
in your Community
Margaret Roberton, NC Community Colleges
Kathy Turner, Division of Health Service Regulation
Quick review of courses
Phase I
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Introduction to Direct Care Work
Phase II
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Direct Care Basics
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Overview of industry
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Resources for support/success and
remediation if needed
Personal care skills which can be applied in
numerous jobs and in personal life
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If DCW is not a “fit”, may find
other work in the industry
Solid foundation to assist students’ success
in future courses
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Important to recognize this may be where
the student needs to be instead of pursuing
NAI
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If used as prerequisite (optional or not)
may provide a more focused and prepared
student when compared to one who enters
otherwise
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What activities would you suggest to community colleges
regarding offering courses to home care agencies?
• Offer open house/informational sessions to local
home care agencies in the community to learn
about PHCAST courses.
• These may need to be offered biannually to keep the
course in the forefront
• Access a list of all licensed home care agencies by
county on the DHSR website
(http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/reports.htm)
• Consider offering the training onsite and notify
agencies of that option well in advance.
What are the talking points for colleges when they meet
and/or network with their community employers (of DCWs)?
• Communicate to the agencies that the DHSR licensure rules require
competency training of aides that are not listed on the NAI registry and that
these courses are for these aides who can provide the limited assistance
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10A NCAC 13J .1003 (g)
For in-home aides not listed on the nurse aide registry, personnel records shall
include verification of core competencies by a registered nurse that includes the
following core personal care skills for in-home aides hired after April 1, 2009:
(1)
Assisting with Mobility including ambulation, transfers and bed mobility;
(2)
Assisting with Bath/Shower;
(3)
Assisting with Toileting;
(4)
Assisting with Dressing;
(5)
Assisting with Eating; and
(6)
Assisting with continence needs.
• Remind the agencies that they can use the training certificates when they are
marketing their agencies to clients.
Employer Response to PHCAST Completers:
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Standard Curriculum
Positive Employee Response
Improved Communication
Positive Feedback from Clients
Partnerships
What verbiage might be helpful in discussions with the nursing/nurse
aide personnel?
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PHCAST I and II students:
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Have demonstrated success in the classroom
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Have experienced skill proficiencies in the
limited assistance area
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Are more focused on healthcare and the
industry
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Know their resources when faced with school
challenges and barriers
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May have a more solid foundation in the subject
matter which may result in greater success in
the classroom and on the NNAAP exam
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Other strategies include:
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Establishing ongoing
partnership with
department
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Communicate resources
HRD can provide to nurse
aide students
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Look for the WIN-WIN
Direct Care Worker Course Structure Options
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Combine PHCAST I and PHCAST II content and objectives
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Add MS Digital Literacy curriculum
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Single course providing comprehensive content
Healthcare trends moving towards integrated delivery demanding digital
communication skills from all levels of healthcare providers
Incorporate local college Nurse Aide program information
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Collaborate with Nurse Aide Coordinators
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Expectations
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Requirements