Caregiver Assessment & Support Flashcards
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A caregiver is inconsistent in implementing a behavior support plan developed by the clinical team. Which ANSA domain is most relevant?
Answer: Caregiver Supervision
Caregiver Supervision captures the caregiver's ability to monitor, implement plans, and provide consistent oversight for the individual in their care.
An individual's caregiver fails to administer prescribed medication consistently despite training. What rating on Caregiver Supervision is most appropriate?
Answer: 2 – Supervision needs that require support
Inconsistent medication administration indicates a supervision gap that requires targeted training or support services, warranting a rating of 2.
During a crisis, a caregiver calls 911 immediately instead of using the individualized crisis plan developed with the treatment team. What does this suggest for the ANSA?
Answer: The caregiver needs additional training in using the person's crisis plan
Bypassing the individualized crisis plan suggests the caregiver needs training and support to use it effectively, which should be addressed in the service plan.
A caregiver reports that they monitor the individual's whereabouts closely but allows unsupervised internet access for hours. How should ANSA supervision be rated?
Answer: 2 – Supervision has a specific gap requiring intervention
The caregiver demonstrates supervision in one area but has a significant gap in digital safety that requires targeted intervention.
Which of the following scenarios would warrant a rating of '3' on Caregiver Supervision in the ANSA?
Answer: Caregiver leaves a suicidal individual home alone without a safety plan
Leaving a suicidal individual unsupervised without a safety plan represents an immediate safety threat requiring urgent caregiver and system response.
A caregiver is actively involved in safety planning meetings but then minimizes risk at home by saying 'they would never really do it.' This reflects what ANSA concern?
Answer: Caregiver Knowledge gap about the seriousness of suicidal ideation
Minimizing suicidal risk indicates a significant knowledge gap that must be addressed to ensure the caregiver can implement the safety plan effectively.
In split-custody situations, how should the ANSA clinician approach caregiver supervision ratings?
Answer: Rate supervision independently for each caregiver environment if the individual spends significant time with each
When the individual spends meaningful time in multiple households, the ANSA should reflect supervision quality in each environment to address all risk contexts.