PDF-(READ)-Animal-Assisted Interventions in Health Care Settings: A Best Practices Manual

Growing literature around the benefits of animalassisted intervention AAI spurs health care professionals and administrators to start new programs Yet the trend also raises questions of how best to begin and run successful AAI programsunder what circumstances with what staff and within what guidelinesAnimalAssisted Interventions in Health Care Settings A Best Practices Manual for Establishing New Programs succinctly outlines how best to develop implement run and evaluate AAI programs Drawing on extensive professional experiences and research from more than fifteen years of leading the Center for HumanAnimal Interaction in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine the authors discuss both best practices and best reasons for establishing AAI programs For thorough consideration the text explores benefits from a variety of perspectives including how AAI can improve patient experience provide additional career development for staff and contribute favorably to organizational culture and to the reputation of the facility in the surrounding communityDeveloped for administrators as well as for volunteers and staff AnimalAssisted Interventions in Health Care Settings includes practical casebased examples for easy comprehension and offers an accompanying online userfriendly template that can be adapted to develop practicespecific training evaluation and procedure manuals. Maureen . Horgan. & Dresden. Learning Objectives. . 1. Recognize the impact and benefit of a AAA/T program for grieving children, families and hospice/palliative . care professionals.. F. acilities; . A. ddressing . S. afety with Compassion. Kimberly Signs, DVM. Zoonotic Disease Epidemiologist. Michigan Department of Community Health. Objectives. List common zoonotic disease and injury concerns associated with animals in a health care setting. William E. Reay, Ph.D.. OMNI Inventive Care. Note to Webinar Participants. This webinar is a ”primer.” The applied research on evidence-based care is massive. Many of the EBP Model Builders have employed marketing strategies to promote their EBP, much like other products that are available to the consuming public. It is important to recognize that the research and scholarship on EBPs is scientifically complex, which includes methodological flaws, mixed results, and serious limitations. In other words, with ongoing research, EBPs will change and it is the responsibility of EBP users to maintain a current understanding of the applied literature and act according to the ethical standards of your discipline. . Across the Health Care Continuum. Arnold D. . Kaluzny. , Ph. D. Professor Emeritus of Health Policy & Management . . Gillings. School of Global Public Health, &. Senior Research Fellow . The Cecil G. . 1. Presented by: Elizabeth Siccon. e. Therapy?. 2. What is AAT. . Animal. -assisted therapy (AAT) is formally defined by the Delta Society as “a goal- directed intervention in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process” . :. . Integrated . Services for Successful Reentry. Priya. . Rajkumar. , . BA. Ariel Ludwig, MPH . Disclosures. This continuing education activity is managed and accredited by Professional Education Service Group. The information presented in this activity represents the opinion of the author(s) of faculty. Neither PESG, nor any accrediting organization endorses any commercial products displayed or mentioned in conjunction with this activity.. 3 Defences It keeps people safe It is a clinical intervention Its used as a last resort Duxbury (2015) Eileen Skellern Lecture JPMHN Increasing evidence ‘Going in strong ’ (Whittington) Show of force model Living Programs. Jana Illingworth. Health Facilities Surveyor. Adult Services Bureaus. Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Must be completed prior to date of hire. Valid for 30 days. If initial check results in a “hit”, evaluation by DHS must be completed.. Getting Started. Scavenger Hunt Exercise. Find Scavenger Hunt card in the Participant’s Manual. Introduce yourself to others in the room. Find a person in the group who fits 1 of the descriptions in the boxes and get that person’s initials next to the description. Best Practices for . Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Programs. Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. 2. Together, heart disease, stroke, and other vascular conditions contribute to:. 1 in 7 U.S. dollars . Containing detailed daily care guidelines and emergency-response techniques, this second edition includes information on working with a range of students, including those who have HIV infection, rely on ventilators, utilize tube feeding, or require catheterization. Reviewed by experts across the country to ensure accuracy and usability, this hands-on reference helps schools nurses, teachers, parents, school administrators, and health aides provide crucial care and support. In the 15 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The fourth edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 11 new chapters and over 40% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) into their practices, best practices in animal-assisted intervention, how to design and implement animal-assisted interventions, and the efficacy of AAT with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, the elderly, those receiving palliative care, as well as people with chronic disorders, AIDS, trauma, and autistic spectrum disorders. Additional chapters cover techniques for working with families, in juvenile and criminal justice systems, and in colleges and universities. Summarizes efficacy research on AATIdentifies how to design and implement animal assisted interventionsProvides methods, standards, and guidelines for AATDiscusses AAT for children, the elderly, and special populationsDescribes AAT use in different settingsIncludes 11 new chapters and 40% new material Animals have gained significant roles in society including companions, confidants and visitors. The animal magnetism extends into multidisciplinary arenas as healthcare and educational providers recognize the effectiveness of involving trained animals in their careers. Animal assisted therapy (AAT) and animal assisted education (AAE) are very different than volunteer visitations. The navigation and implementation within professional framework is a complex process that fulfills very specific predetermined criteria. Best practices of AAT and AAE involve a mutual respect between the professional, the dog, and the participant. Formally trained healthcare and human service providers are responsible for driving the process beginning with specialized evaluations, establishment of goals and measurable outcomes for patients, clients, and students. Therapeutic and educational plans typically involve activities that will effect change in the areas of physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial functioning. Successful activity design, especially involving dogs, can be intimidating for both new and seasoned practitioners. This is one book in a series, and introduces different activities to meet these specialized goals. Twenty-five activities from the first edition (formerly titled Blue Dog Deck) were combined with new content to produce Professional Applications of Animal Assisted Interventions: The Blue Dog Collection. The Blue Dog Collection offers practitioners and educators valuable discussions about screening people for participation, screening dogs for the job, intervention goals, precautions and professional responsibilities. Written by an occupational therapist that also trains dogs, this fully illustrated book describes ideas for all ages and abilities, and is useful for many professions within the interdisciplinary team. Readers are taken through activities step by step to identify the therapeutic value, supplies needed, precautions, and modification ideas. In addition, each activity considers the canine perspective, and makes recommendations for prerequisite skill sets for the dog, prior to joining in the activity. Activities from over a decade of workshop contents and clinical application are included. Therapists, veterinarians, educators, dogs with intermediate skills, and participants of all ages and abilities have evaluated the activities and found them to be fun, engaging, safe and purposeful. Animal-Assisted Interventions for Emotional and Mental Health provides a unique opportunity to learn from a variety of leaders in the field. Leading scholar Dr. Cynthia Chandler and colleague Dr. Tiffany Otting present interviews with pioneering experts from the U.S., U.K., Israel, India, and Hong Kong, revealing key beliefs, values, and ideas that are fundamental to animal-assisted interventions. Their words will inspire and guide current and future generations of practitioners, teachers, and researchers.