Question

understanding your beliefs and baggage

1. as a psw you are a member of the interdisciplinary team. you observe, gather information from the person and the family, and, when needed and as appropriate, you discuss with the team issues that affect the persons quality of life. you collaborate to develop or update the care plan. reflect on how you feel about collaborating with the team. write about two strategies you believe will help you to feel more confident in collaborating with the team.

solidifying concepts

1. caregivers in many countries and in many settings use the palliative performance scale (pps) to identify the persons current level of functioning and needs, changes, and the need to adapt the care plan. what five things are measured on the scale?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Explanation:

1. To feel more confident in team - collaboration as a PSW, one strategy could be to improve communication skills. Clear and open communication helps in sharing information effectively and understanding others' viewpoints. Another strategy is to gain in - depth knowledge about one's own role and the roles of other team members. This understanding enables better contribution and cooperation.
2. The Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) measures five things: activity level, self - care ability, level of consciousness, intake, and oral nutrition.

Answer:

1. Two strategies for more confident collaboration: improve communication skills; gain knowledge about team roles.
2. a. Activity level

b. Self - care ability
c. Level of consciousness
d. Intake
e. Oral nutrition