Are you looking to enhance your team’s understanding of sensory processing and improve patient outcomes? Look no further! We’re excited to announce the availability of our free Sensory QI Implementation Guide and Train the Trainer Package.
Why Sensory QI?
Our Acute and PICU OT Sensory Strategies QI initiative has been a resounding success, significantly reducing incidents of challenging behaviour in pilot sites. By focusing on sensory strategies and personalized interventions, we’ve empowered staff to effectively support patients with sensory processing differences whilst encouraging autonomy and self-efficacy of our patients in managing aspects of their recovery journey.
What’s Included in the Package?
Our comprehensive package offers a wealth of resources to help you implement Sensory Strategies QI in your own setting:
- Staff Training:
- Interactive training modules delivered by occupational therapists
- Sensory strategies and modulation overview
- Sensory Ladder: Understanding levels of arousal
- Exploring personal sensory preferences
- Case studies and practical tips
- Sensory Heat Maps and environmental triggers
- Sensory tool exploration ideas and resource lists
- Train the Trainer video and guidance for OTs to easily embed staff training into their wards
- Interactive training modules delivered by occupational therapists
- Screening, Toolkit development and intervention groups for patients:
- One-page screening tool for identifying patient’s sensory support needs
- Personalized toolkits based on patient’s individual needs
- 6 x Sensory strategy Intervention cheat-sheets for group sessions
- Adapted Interventions for Lower Levels of Ability using VdTMoCA:
- VdTMoCA-informed approaches tailored to self-differentiation and self-presentation stages
- Clear instructions and safety considerations
- Additional documentation to improve the seclusion experience:
- Seclusion risk indicators form and MDT seclusion sensory strategies activities screen
The Impact of Sensory QI
By implementing Sensory QI, you can expect to see:
- Increased staff understanding of sensory behaviours
- Enhanced ability to modify the environment to reduce sensory triggers
- Widespread use of sensory strategies by staff
- Increased referrals for sensory needs assessments
- Improved confidence among staff in using sensory techniques
- Enhanced motivation and engagement in therapy for PICU patients
- Reduced incidents of challenging behaviour
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of life
Ready to Transform Your Practice?
Access our free Sensory QI resources today and empower your team to provide exceptional care for patients with sensory processing differences.
Download Sensory QI Implementation Guide
7.13 MB
Download Sensory Modulation Strategies for Staff
16.76 MB