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Section 12
Track #10: Adaptive Handle

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Note-Taking Exercise
Adaptive Handle

a. Adaptive Handle
What was the first goal with the resident who had extremely contracted hands?

What goal did we finally end up with?

What was the mistake made?

How is the adaptive handle constructed and used?

Residents with whom to try an Adaptive Handle

Culture Change Implementation: Place an Adaptive Handle in labeled Activity Project Bag left in resident’s room for CNA, volunteer, etc. use.

QUESTION #12: When working with the woman who had contractured hands, what mistake did the speaker say Activities made when the woman was urged to use the Adaptive Handle with her right hand?