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Investigating behaviors- The second step in the DICE model

September 24, 2017October 25, 2017 Julie L. MurphyTidbits

Hello everyone, In last week’s tidbit we discussed the DICE process for assessing and managing behavioral issues in residents with BPSD. We focused on the “D”—describing a resident’s behavior with specific details that provide important clues about the cause of the behavior. This week we focus in the “I”—Investigate. Once we have a detailed description […]

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