Understanding and Preventing Harmful Interactions Between Residents with Dementia (Paperback)

Introduction

SECTION I. SPECTRUM OF DHRRIS AND HOW TO APPROACH THEM

1. Spectrum and Consequences
2. Principles for Approaching DHRRIs

SECTION II. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS, CAUSES, AND TRIGGERS

1. Resident’s History and Background Factors
2. Situational Causes and Triggers
3. Factors in the Physical Environment
4. Factors Related to Care Partners

SECTION III. PREVENTION AND DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES

1. Procedures and Strategies at the Organizational Level
2. Proactive Measures
3. Immediate Strategies During Episodes
4. Post-Episode Strategies

APPENDIX
A. Assessment Tools and Processes for Prevention of DHRRIs

Index