receptionist were observed have been completed throughout to measure effectiveness of the distributing percussion instruments therapy. and glockenspiels to the residents On the day of audit residents were witnessed fully and and encouraging participation in enthusiastically participating in the music therapy session. The singing and dancing. Activity session was facilitated by the music therapist who played the assessments and plans, along with guitar and sang. Music therapy provided an effective diversion, initial assessments identified initial as well as increasing joint movement and reducing swelling as reluctance to participate in any type identified in files reviewed. There was documented evidence of activity or identified different through assessments, evaluations and progress notes of positive levels of physical and/or cognitive improvement in moods and emotional state, social interaction with ability. Evaluations have been others and stimulation through rhythm, continuous movement, completed throughout to measure and vocal fluency. A monthly report is completed which identified effectiveness of the therapy. that 90% of residents regularly attend the sessions of their own choice. Ten percent receive one on one individual therapy or choose not to attend. Participation rate has increased as residents became more aware of structure, frequency and content of the sessions. A meeting is held after the session to evaluate the effectiveness of the session and individual participation. Some of the benefits identified include; residents with dementia experience ability to recall and retain lyrics, there has been an improvement around increasing eye contact, hand-eye coordination, and facial expressions. There is increasing muscle control in face and mouth. An increase in muscle tone and movement. Documentation, resident and staff interviewed stated that the music therapy sessions appear to be enjoyed by everyone, while alleviating feelings of isolation, loneliness and boredom. Staff stated there has been a positive change in resident moods and social interaction since the start of the sessions in May 2015. Residents interviewed expressed enthusiasm for the therapy, although most did not identify it as therapy. A concert was planned for the mid-winter Christmas dinner and residents rehearsed for the event. Photographs identified residents participating during the concert. Criterion 3.5.7 CI All infections at Walmsley House PSS Walmsley House benchmarks around infections in four areas are logged and benchmarked with - wound Infections - with and without pathology, skin infections - Results of surveillance, an external organisation. The with and without pathology, infections (total) - with and without conclusions, and specific benchmarking data is discussed at pathology and infections (UTI) - with and without pathology. In recommendations to assist in
receptionist were observed distributing percussion instruments and glockenspiels to the residents and encouraging participation in singing and dancing. Activity assessments and plans, along with initial assessments identified initial reluctance to participate in any type of activity or identified different levels of physical and/or cognitive ability. Evaluations have been completed throughout to measure effectiveness of the therapy. have been completed throughout to measure effectiveness of the therapy. On the day of audit residents were witnessed fully and enthusiastically participating in the music therapy session. The session was facilitated by the music therapist who played the guitar and sang. Music therapy provided an effective diversion, as well as increasing joint movement and reducing swelling as identified in files reviewed. There was documented evidence through assessments, evaluations and progress notes of positive improvement in moods and emotional state, social interaction with others and stimulation through rhythm, continuous movement, and vocal fluency. A monthly report is completed which identified that 90% of residents regularly attend the sessions of their own choice. Ten percent receive one on one individual therapy or choose not to attend. Participation rate has increased as residents became more aware of structure, frequency and content of the sessions. A meeting is held after the session to evaluate the effectiveness of the session and individual participation. Some of the benefits identified include; residents with dementia experience ability to recall and retain lyrics, there has been an improvement around increasing eye contact, hand-eye coordination, and facial expressions. There is increasing muscle control in face and mouth. An increase in muscle tone and movement. Documentation, resident and staff interviewed stated that the music therapy sessions appear to be enjoyed by everyone, while alleviating feelings of isolation, loneliness and boredom. Staff stated there has been a positive change in resident moods and social interaction since the start of the sessions in May 2015. Residents interviewed expressed enthusiasm for the therapy, although most did not identify it as therapy. A concert was planned for the mid-winter Christmas dinner and residents rehearsed for the event. Photographs identified residents participating during the concert. Criterion 3.5.7 Results of surveillance, conclusions, and specific recommendations to assist in CI All infections at Walmsley House are logged and benchmarked with an external organisation. The benchmarking data is discussed at PSS Walmsley House benchmarks around infections in four areas - wound Infections - with and without pathology, skin infections - with and without pathology, infections (total) - with and without pathology and infections (UTI) - with and without pathology. In
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