AAC Staff Training & Workforce Development Flashcards
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Which leadership behavior most effectively supports ongoing dementia care training in a long-term care facility?
Answer: Modeling person-centered care behaviors and reinforcing training during daily supervision
Leaders who model and reinforce training during daily work create a culture where person-centered dementia care becomes standard practice rather than a one-time lesson.
What is the purpose of a 'dementia champion' or 'dementia lead' role within a care facility?
Answer: To serve as an internal resource and advocate for evidence-based dementia care practices
A dementia champion promotes best practices, supports peer learning, and serves as an internal resource for staff navigating complex dementia care challenges.
Ongoing (annual or more frequent) dementia care training for existing staff is important because:
Answer: New evidence, regulatory updates, and skill refresher needs require continuous learning
Dementia care evidence evolves, regulations are updated, and skills degrade without practice — ongoing training keeps staff current, competent, and compliant.
Which of the following strategies is most effective for reducing high turnover among direct care dementia staff?
Answer: Providing competitive wages, recognition, mentorship, and career advancement pathways
Addressing the root causes of turnover — low pay, lack of recognition, and limited career growth — significantly improves retention of skilled dementia care workers.
Trauma-informed care training is increasingly incorporated into dementia care staff education because:
Answer: Many individuals with dementia have histories of trauma that can influence behavioral expressions and care responses
Past trauma can re-emerge for people with dementia as cognitive filters weaken; trauma-informed approaches help staff respond with safety, trust, and empowerment.
The Alzheimer's Association's 'Dementia Care Practice Recommendations' are intended to help facilities:
Answer: Implement evidence-based standards across key areas of dementia care practice
These recommendations provide a framework of evidence-based best practices to guide facilities in delivering high-quality, person-centered dementia care across all care domains.