Care Plan for Behavioral Management

Category / Primary Body System

• Psychosocial and Mental Health

Problem

• Resident exhibits behavioral issues.

Goal

• Resident will have fewer episodes of risk behaviors for the next 90 days.

Plan/Approach

1. Medication Management

   • Administer medications as ordered by MD to manage behavioral symptoms.

2. Psychological Support

   • Provide psych services as needed to address underlying psychological issues.

3. Behavioral Interventions

   • Redirect the resident as needed to de-escalate potential behavioral episodes.
   • Always approach the resident in a calm and caring manner to minimize agitation and anxiety.

4. Medical Evaluation

   • Conduct labs and urine tests as ordered by MD to rule out any medical causes of behavioral changes.

Rationale

1. Medication Management

   • Proper administration of medications helps manage symptoms and reduce the frequency of behavioral episodes.

2. Psychological Support

   • Access to psychological services provides necessary support and intervention to address underlying mental health issues.

3. Behavioral Interventions

   • Redirecting and approaching the resident calmly can de-escalate situations and prevent the escalation of risky behaviors.

4. Medical Evaluation

   • Ruling out medical causes for behavioral changes ensures that all potential contributing factors are addressed.

Actions

1. Medication Management

   • Administer prescribed medications on schedule, monitoring for effectiveness and any side effects.
   • Document medication administration and the resident’s response to the treatment.

2. Psychological Support

   • Arrange for psych services as needed, including therapy or counseling sessions.
   • Follow up on recommendations from mental health professionals and incorporate them into the care plan.

3. Behavioral Interventions

   • Redirect the resident during episodes of agitation or behavioral changes, using distraction techniques or engaging them in a calming activity.
   • Approach the resident calmly and respectfully, using a gentle tone and reassuring body language.
   • Document instances of behavioral episodes and the strategies used to manage them, noting their effectiveness.

4. Medical Evaluation

   • Conduct labs and urine tests as ordered, documenting results and reporting any abnormalities to the MD.
   • Monitor for any signs of medical conditions that could be contributing to behavioral changes, and address them promptly.