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Operators are also required to develop a comprehensive care plan within 30 days of the adult’s admission. This is created with the adult, their supporters, and the care team in a care conference. The older adult has a right to take part in developing the care plan. The facility is required to monitor the resident’s needs regularly and to review and adjust care plans at least annually and whenever there is a substantial change in health or circumstances. The facility must make reasonable efforts to involve the resident and their family member or representative in care planning and in any changes to a care plan. The planning team will gather information about the individual’s abilities and needs and determine how best to provide care.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|3]]) | Operators are also required to develop a comprehensive care plan within 30 days of the adult’s admission. This is created with the adult, their supporters, and the care team in a care conference. The older adult has a right to take part in developing the care plan. The facility is required to monitor the resident’s needs regularly and to review and adjust care plans at least annually and whenever there is a substantial change in health or circumstances. The facility must make reasonable efforts to involve the resident and their family member or representative in care planning and in any changes to a care plan. The planning team will gather information about the individual’s abilities and needs and determine how best to provide care.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|3]]) | ||
Care plans vary because they are tailored to the individual. Elements of a care plan may address: | Care plans vary because they are tailored to the individual. Elements of a care plan may address: | ||
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For more information about care plans, see [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/accessing-health-care/finding-assisted-living-residential-care-facilities/residential-care-facilities/fact_sheet_careplan_residential.pdf regional health authority websites.] | For more information about care plans, see [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/accessing-health-care/finding-assisted-living-residential-care-facilities/residential-care-facilities/fact_sheet_careplan_residential.pdf regional health authority websites.] | ||
If language is a barrier, an interpreter should be present at the assessment and care conference. An interpreter can be requested in advance through a provincial online booking system. For more information see the [http://www.phsa.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/language-services/interpreting#Access--interpreters Provincial Health Services Authority’s website]. If someone is unable to book online, interpretation service can also be booked through the Provincial Health Service Authority phone line: 604-297-8400; Toll-free: 1-877-BCTalks (228-2557). Unfortunately, onsite interpreters are currently only available for Lower Mainland health authorities (Fraser Health, | If language is a barrier, an interpreter should be present at the assessment and care conference. An interpreter can be requested in advance through a provincial online booking system. For more information see the [http://www.phsa.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/language-services/interpreting#Access--interpreters Provincial Health Services Authority’s website]. If someone is unable to book online, interpretation service can also be booked through the Provincial Health Service Authority phone line: 604-297-8400; Toll-free: 1-877-BCTalks (228-2557). Unfortunately, onsite interpreters are currently only available for Lower Mainland health authorities (Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health). Individuals outside the Lower Mainland will have to rely on virtual or telephone interpretation. | ||
===MOST Forms and Advance Directives === | ===MOST Forms and Advance Directives === | ||
