Illinois Personal Hygiene for Individuals with I/DD

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-IPHIIDD-V2

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe “best practices” when assisting in bathing and grooming procedures.
2. Identify possible health risks from poor hygiene habits.
3. Explain how to treat people with dignity and respect when assisting them in their personal care routines.

Outline:

I. Introduction

a. About This Course

b. Learning Objectives

II. Bathing and Dress

a. Bathing

b. Assisting with Bathing

c. Giving a Complete Bath

d. Giving a Partial Bed Bath

e. Health Risks Caused by Poor Bathing Habits

III. Oral Care

a. Tooth Brushing

b. Toothbrush Care

c. Flossing

d. Denture Care

IV. Hair and Nail Care

a. Hair Grooming

b. General Guidelines for Shaving

c. Fingernail and Toenail Care

d. Nail Trimming Tips

V. Toileting

a. Assisting with Using the Toilet

b. Menstrual Care

VI. Conclusion

a. Course Summary

b. Course Review

c. Congratulations

Staff Writer: Adam Roesner, BSN

Adam Roesner, BSN has been working with various quality measures optimization since 2013. His experience in program management in both clinical and performance measures allows a unique perspective on the challenge faced by healthcare systems today. Adam has presented trainings on HCAHPS programs for sales forces and executive leadership alike, and has managed various skin health and HCAHPS educational programs and bundles for acute, post-acute, and IDN facilities.

Instructor: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH

Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.