Assessing Depression in Older People Rights and Responsibilities Identify steps to take when

Identify steps to take when psychosocial risks arise

Define what a buddy program is and outline the key roles and responsibilities of a buddy

Recognise the importance of effective cleaning procedures in maintaining the safety of residents and staff

assess and report common hazards and risks

and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide seamless

Assessing Depression in Older People Rights and Responsibilities Identify steps to take whenCourse Description: In this course you will learn to identify the tools to assess depression in older people as well as describe how to administer the tools and document the outcomes of a depression assessment. Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, participants should be able to: Define depression and explain the barriers to diagnosis Discuss the role of senior staff in recognising and assessing depression Describe appropriate strategies to