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SERVICE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 0 9 / 2 0 1 0 Annual psychological and adaptive behaviour assessments were carried out to objectively review progress and ensure that programmes are drawn up based on the residents’ interests, strengths and needs. A programme checklist was developed to more effectively profile residents according to their level of support needs and to match them with the types of training needed to enhance functioning in daily and community activities. The Psychologist also worked closely with direct care staff and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to support residents with challenging behaviours and their families. b) MINDSville - Hostel/Group Home The Hostel supported eight residents (16% of the total muster) working in McDonalds Hougang Point and Compass Point. preparation in the transitional group home at MINDSville, six elated residents finally moved into the two CGH units in Bedok on 10 May 2010. The CGH project aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life through social inclusion, making choices; and greater independence. Community resources and volunteers were engaged, smart home technologies, physical accessibility modifications and assistive technology devices were installed to provide them with the necessary support. Two residents presented a Special Paper on “Hope for the Future – Towards a Better Life” during the 19th AFID Conference on 23 November 2009. They shared their hope for a better life with more choices. Their presentation touched the audience, and many gave the residents their encouragement. Another six residents would be identified for training in the transitional group home with the goal of placing them into Community Group Homes eventually. The residents’ perception of ‘Quality of Life’ and other indicators would be collected to track the success of the project for future planning. To cultivate a spirit of volunteering, four or five residents with two staff started twice-monthly voluntary community service at Tembusu Home in April 2009. An athletic team coached by one of the Hostel Community Facilitators was formed in February 2009. The residents trained on every Tuesday evenings at Hougang Stadium to prepare for the Special Olympics held in June 2009. Seven residents participated in 14 events and brought home three Gold, four Sliver and four Bronze medals. c) Community Group Home (CGH) With the help of NCSS, MINDS successfully secured two 4-room flats to set-up the CGHs. After years of d) MINDSville - Children’s Wing The activities and programmes were designed to promote and prepare the children (aged six to 18 years old) for re-integration back to their families. The equipping is two-prong – for the children and for their families. Family work is an integral part of the case management as families learned strategies to meet each family member’s needs and work towards reintegration. Every quarter, family events were organised to strengthen family ties and provide a platform for parents to meet and support each other. Families are also encouraged to join the children for outings and special events organised by MINDS CSG. Different strategies ranging from counselling to behaviour modification programmes are used to support the children in acquiring socially appropriate means of expressing their emotions. Activities within the structured programme enable the children to learn about themselves, their families, school, 16
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE neighbourhood and community hence providing the children a sense of certainty, a predictable and safe environment as well as created a stimulating and meaningful learning environment. Some of the activities include art and craft, outdoor activities, music and movement, housecraft, home management skills training, story telling and dramatisation, travelling lessons, learning time, computer time and circle time. “Speedy programme” was initiated for children with high support needs, where staff focused on developing their motor and social skills. Therapists were engaged to provide occupational therapy and social skills training. Two months upon admission, each child would be assessed using Psychological Adaptive Behaviour instruments to draw up individualised care plans (ICPs) in consultation with the child’s significant persons and professionals. The ICPs are reviewed every three months with the families to ensure that the intervention programme focused on targeted outcomes. Three children had re-integrated into their families. Two children were transferred to the Hostel for more independent living arrangement. Case Management & Family Involvement Social Workers, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists worked closely together to plan and organise training, activities and case discussions with the families to encourage them to participate in developing goals for the residents as well updating them on the residents’ progress and concerns. Through this regular contact, rapport was built and confidence instilled in the families for the residents’ transition back into their own homes. Families were also strongly encouraged to participate in family events such as parties, outings and family sessions. The adoption of Active and Positive Behaviour Support in our mode of intervention had helped to uplift the residents’ quality of life. For FY10/11, the residential services planned to collaborate with CDS in University of Sydney to enhance staff’s skills in implementing active support. Community Partnership Volunteers and members of the public continued to provide creative and stimulating activities and programmes. Resources and social support were expended as we tap into the community and neighbourhoods for assistance. MINDS MYG continued in their dedicated weekly activities. Other regular volunteers include Standard Chartered Bank and United World College of South-East Asia. FY 2010/2011 WORKPLAN Medical/Nursing Care The quality of nursing care is constantly evaluated for improvement. Nurses assist in programmes conducted by the AHPs, managing residents’ health issues and chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy etc, wound care management, implementing effective weight gain interventions for weaker residents as well as applying intensive infection control measures to prevent and minimise disease outbreaks in communal setting. • To conduct at least two caregivers’ events in the year, with the aim to provide support for caregivers and to enhance family relationships. • To conduct family life education talks with objective to strengthen family relationships (i.e. improving marital relationship and parenting skills). • To monitor and provide prompt intervention to residents with signs of dementia and whom will need more intensive nursing care. • To maintain residents’ capabilities in activities of daily living through quality nursing care management, skills training and with use of adaptive devices where appropriate. More interesting activities will be developed that may spur motivation from both residents and staff, particularly looking into providing more choicemaking opportunities when it comes to selection of activities. • To work closely with Medicare on interventions and screenings to benefit the aged residents. • To prepare and sustain residents in open employment through assessments, regular feedback with employing agencies and regular dialogue sessions. • To assess and identify potential Hostel residents to receive training at the transitional Group Home. 17
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