Long-Term Care Survey Alert
Toward a Better Understanding
Those surveyed by AMDA favored a “staff training manual” as the most essential element of training related to sexual behavior in the nursing home. Seventy-one percent of respondents said that this type of resource would be helpful.
Other types of training seen as important included:
Samples of documents and forms related to consent capacity and sexual behavior 63 percent
Creation of specific policies regarding sexual behavior 57 percent
Multimedia educational resources 56 percent
Online continuing education offerings 52 percent
Policy and procedure manual 36 percent
Bibliography of refereed journals 29 percent
Consultant to facilitate discussion, education and training 19 percent
Revision of current policies regarding sexual behavior 18 percent
Four percent of respondents reported “no need for educational resources at this time.”
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