Available on Island Health Intranet. Includes Tools for assessment and education modules (Cognitive/mental state assessment tools, Pain assessment scales, Behaviour assessment tools); P.I.E.C.E.S. tools; links to PIECES Canada website)
P.I.E.C.E.S.™ provides a practical framework to plan care for persons with responsive and protective behaviours associated with dementia. It is based on a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, person-centred approach to address the common issues and challenges associated with persons with complex cognitive and/or mental health needs. It provides a common set of values, a common language, a comprehensive approach, and tools and methods to support a collaborative care approach. P.I.E.C.E.S.™ stands for Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment and Social. [from VIHA intranet]