[Expert Solution]: Using Standardized Tools 3 Understanding Your…

Using Standardized Tools 3 Understanding Your Belief’s and Baggage As a PSW you are a member of the interdisciplinary team. You observe, gather information from the person and the family, and, when needed and as appropriate, you discuss with the team issues that affect the person’s quality of life. You collaborate to develop or update the care plan. Reflect on how you feel about collaborating with the team. Write about two strategies you believe will help you to feel more confident in collaborating with the team. Solidifying Concepts 2. Caregivers in many countries and in many settings use the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) to identify the person’s current level of functioning and needs, changes, and the need to adapt the care plan. What five things are measured on the scale? a. b. c. d. e. Workbook – Chapter 3: Using Standardized Tools 21