services if used by the home. The home will document the evaluation process, including evaluation date and participants, summary of changes made and the date that changes were implemented. Staff training and education: All registered staff and personal support workers will receive education on oral health including assessments required and oral care cleaning techniques. Staff education on oral health will be conducted annually and as required. References: Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 Ontario Regulations 79/10, Section 34. Retrieved from – Perry, A., & Potter, P. (2006). Clinical nursing skills and techniques. (6th ed.). Elsevier Mosby: St. Louis, Missouri. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (2008). Oral Health: Nursing assessment and interventions. Retrieved from: Bertone, M., Wener, M., Yakiwchuk, C. (2010). (Fact Sheet). Basic Mouth Care: Caring for those with dentures/false teeth/no teeth. Faculty of Dentistry. School of Dental Hygiene. Centre for Community Oral Health. Bertone, M., Wener, M., Yakiwchuk, C. (2010). (Fact Sheet). Basic Mouth Care: Caring for those with natural teeth. Faculty of Dentistry. School of Dental Hygiene. Centre for Community Oral Health.
services if used by the home. The home will document the evaluation process, including evaluation date and participants, summary of changes made and the date that changes were implemented. Staff training and education: All registered staff and personal support workers will receive education on oral health including assessments required and oral care cleaning techniques. Staff education on oral health will be conducted annually and as required. References: Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 – Ontario Regulations 79/10, Section 34. Retrieved from Perry, A., & Potter, P. (2006). Clinical nursing skills and techniques. (6th ed.). Elsevier Mosby: St. Louis, Missouri. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (2008). Oral Health: Nursing assessment and interventions. Retrieved from: Bertone, M., Wener, M., Yakiwchuk, C. (2010). (Fact Sheet). Basic Mouth Care: Caring for those with dentures/false teeth/no teeth. Faculty of Dentistry. School of Dental Hygiene. Centre for Community Oral Health. Bertone, M., Wener, M., Yakiwchuk, C. (2010). (Fact Sheet). Basic Mouth Care: Caring for those with natural teeth. Faculty of Dentistry. School of Dental Hygiene. Centre for Community Oral Health.
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