Best Practices – Provider
Submission date: 3-6-08
Submitted by: Robin Tourlakis & Linda Tupper
Provider name: Excelsior Care/Northwest Care Centre Inc
APD Area:
Practice
During the tour and observation of the group home the provider showed the consultant and Nurse the medication cart. It was a refurbished dresser and it fit in with the home décor.
Who Benefits?
How? All the individuals benefit from this practice as it enhances the home environment atmosphere over a medical environment. When guests visit, they would not be looking at a medication cart since the furniture fits in with the home, enhancing areas of dignity and privacy for individuals.