Interacting with a patient experiencing difficulty with communication can be challenging and frustrating. Adding the necessary PPE required for COVID-19 increases this challenge. That’s why the COVID -19 visual aids and strategies were developed. They are a means to support two-way communication and clarification between medical professionals and support staff (communication partner) and the patient (user) during different COVID-19 stages, enabling interaction to be easier and more efficient. They are meant for single patient use and should be discarded when no longer needed or when the patient is discharged.
If the patient is unable to use the visual aid effectively now, that doesn’t mean they won’t be able to use it later (today, tomorrow, or in the week).
The images and words are designed to provide a means to communicate, clarify and gather information from a patient effect by or recovering from Covid-19. They are also a valuable resource to use with any patient who has any disorder that interferes with their ability to communicate. This includes, but is not limited to, nonverbal, mute, hearing impaired, has unfamiliar or impaired speech, does not have the vocabulary to answer, is not able to communicate fluently in English, has a medical condition or visual impairment.
They are meant for single patient use and should be discarded when no longer needed or when the patient is discharged.
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The Covid 19 communication boards provide a variety of the patient’s needs for the medical professionals and support staff. They enable the patient to express their MAIN COMPLAINT, TYPE OF PAIN and NEEDS, reducing stress, and leaving the patient feeling reassured that they are in the best available care.
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Are you a healthcare professional using a communication board or other visual aids and strategies to support a patient? What is the greatest challenge you face? Leave me a comment here, and join the conversation on Facebook where I asked, “The greatest challenge I’ve faced when supporting a patient with a communication barrier is_____________.”
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✓ Uncover the importance of using Visual Aids and Strategies.
✓ Discover the benefits of Visual Aids and Strategies.
✓ Learn how to overcome communication barriers.
✓ Promote independence and decrease undesired behaviours.
✓ Be introduced to NEW resources.
The options for visual aids and strategies in healthcare are endless, and we’re ready to help you get started. Vizually Speaking understands that finding time in today’s high demanding job to create visual aids and strategies can be a great challenge. We are committed to collaboratively work together providing a step by step support, assisting in the development and implementation of individualized visual aids and strategies. For a FREE consultation contact us today!
