Module 1 of 3:
Stop and Watch: Recognising and Reporting Changes in the Individual's Needs
This resource has been created to help you notice when something isn’t right while providing support to participants and to know what to do next.
It contains information about:
- Spotting early signs that a person’s needs or health have changed and the types of change you might notice
- Using the STOP and WATCH early warning tool to describe what you see
- Assessing and prioritising risks
- Working within the scope of your role
- Reporting and recording the change the right way using ISBAR so help doesn’t get delayed and the right support steps in
Module 2 of 3:
Positive Behaviour Support in Home Environments
After completing this module, you will be better able to:
- Recognise behaviours of concern in people you support, including those living with dementia, and describe possible causes
- Identify and respond to triggers that make behaviours worse
- Use positive behaviour support strategies to keep the person and others safe, while respecting dignity
- Determine what to do if behaviours escalate and safety is at risk, including where restrictive practices may be required under the law
Module 3 of 3:
Trauma Aware and Healing Informed Care in Home Environments
After completing this module, you will be better able to:
- Explain what Trauma Informed Care is and why it is important
- Identify the different types of trauma and their impact
- Outline the key principles of Trauma Informed Care
- Apply culturally safe, trauma-aware, healing-informed care by securing consent, using accredited interpreters, respecting identity and preferences, recording actions, and escalating concerns.
