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CARE COMMUNICATION BOARD “GET TO KNOW ME” BOARD

In order to improve safety and communication we “GET TO KNOW ME” helps initiate a conversation and helps
developed the Care Communication Boards for patient you get to know your patients better. The “GET TO KNOW
rooms. These boards serve as a place for nurses and ME” board contains information including what older adults
caregivers to clearly list patients’ transfer requirements. prefer to be called, their favorite music, what makes them
feel calm, their past occupation, hobbies, and the names of
Posting this vital information in a prominent place helps family members and pets. Because the board is close to the
communicate safety information for both caregiver and a patient room and highly visible, staff do not need to search
patient. Care Communication Boards is easily implemented, through the chart for this key information and it is available
cost effective and always visible so every care provider on in the middle of the night if the older adult with dementia
every shift is perpetually reminded of patient requirements. or delirium becomes restless or agitated.

Framed boards are dry erase and easy to use. Size 18” x 24”. Family members can create and print their own information
page on a standard printer and insert the 8.5” x 11” paper.

WALL REMINDER SIGNS

Wall Reminder Signs are the most convenient and safe way to to remind patients/residents of
safety concerns. Choose our dry erase sign to add you own personalized message. Size 18” x 24”.

Product # CCB-1824 Care Communication Board 18” x24” Product # SIGN-Bed-1824 Bed Sign
Product # Get-Board Get To Know Me Board Product # SIGN-Bath-1824 Bathroom Sign
Product # SIGN-W-1824 Walker Sign Product # SIGN-DE-1824 Dry Erase Sign