P.I.E.C.E.S.

Acute Care / Emergency Departments

Commitment

  • 1-2 days (to meet local needs) + practical application (Total 16 hours)

  • The program is specifically designed to meet the individual, team, and organization needs and is done so in collaboration with the sponsoring agency. Please call the P.I.E.C.E.S. office to learn more!

  • The program also includes specific follow-up coaching and support.

Target Learning Group

  • For Regulated Health Professionals

Description

To promote a vision, common set of values, a common language for communicating across the system, and a common yet comprehensive approach for thinking through problems to enhance the capacity of those providing care, services, and support to older adults with complex physical and cognitive/mental needs and associated behaviours.

  1. detect or flag cognitive/mental health needs and associated behavioural issues

  2. use the P.I.E.C.E.S. template to guide a systematic and comprehensive approach to these complex issues

  3. use the recommended tools as appropriate to collect data

  4. plan care with others

  5. evaluate based on the goals developed through care planning

  6. serve as a resource to others

Program Overview - Chapter One -click here