Use this pathway for a resident who requires assistance with or is unable to perform ADLs (Hygiene – bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care; Elimination – toileting; Dining – eating, including meals and snacks; and Communication including – speech, language, and other functional communication systems) to determine if facility practices are in place to identify, evaluate, and intervene, to maintain, improve, or prevent an avoidable decline in ADLs. Refer to the Positioning/Mobility/ROM pathway, for concerns related to mobility (transfer, ambulation, walking), positioning, contractures, or ROM.

       Has your therapy provider assisted in addressing the ADL needs of the residents in your community? How well does your therapy provider communicate with nursing, the MDS Coordinator, and facility staff regarding changes in resident care and function?
       Trinity Rehab Services is dedicated to developing true partnerships with open communication to ensure your residents achieve the highest level of independence. This includes involvement of the “whole” team, ours, and yours, in resident care including in the areas addressed by quality measures. For additional resources related to quality measures and our services, please contact a member of our team.