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Unexpected death
A death that was unanticipated or occurred earlier than expected.
Unexplained absence
An incident where a resident has been found missing from a centre without the residential care facility staff’s knowledge of his or her whereabouts.
Alternative termsMissing; AbsconsionBehaviour that challenges
Where a person acts, intentionally or unintentionally, in a manner that causes discomfort or distress to themselves or others around them.
Alternative termsBehaviour that is challenging; challenging behaviourPositive Behaviour Support plan (PBSP)
An individualised, value-based care and support plan that involves analysis in order to understand why behaviours that challenge are occurring by identifying potential triggers and focussing on altering these triggers to reduce the likelihood of such behaviours being repeated.
Alternative termsBehaviour support plan; BSPTrigger
Something that causes someone to feel upset and frightened because they are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past or something they have a dislike to.
Assessment of need
A process carried out by suitably qualified professionals to identify the needs (e.g. healthcare, financial, social) of an individual who may require health or social care services.
Delayed discharge
When a person is deemed fit to leave a hospital or service but cannot do so due to other unrelated factors.
Discharge
To deem a person fit to leave or be transferred from a hospital or service.
Alternative termsReleaseEnd-of-life care
Care and support given to people who are near the end-of-life and who are not receiving any intervention to cure or control a disease.
Length of stay
The amount of time a person has been accommodated or present in a particular health or social care service.
Personal care
Meeting certain needs of adults, such as assisting with going to the toilet, bathing, dressing, and undressing.
Personal plan
An overarching plan is developed to support a person's health, personal and social care and support needs and provide guidance for staff.
Alternative termsCare plan; individualised care plan; personal care plan; support plan