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The guidance explains how to establish a reliable patient “yes” response, then scan systematically cell-by-cell or row-by-row to confirm selections. It emphasizes practical setup needs such as distance from the face, lighting, head positioning, clear simple speech, and the use of communication tools when masks/PPE interfere. 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Proceed cell by cell across the communication board. Point to each item and ask if that is the patient’s response.  \n2. Patient will signal that you are pointing to the desired response using established YES response .  \n3. Confirm the selection & repeat if necessary  \nAdditional Considerations:  \n• Hold this tool ~12 inches (~30 cm) from the patient’s face.  \n• Ensure good lighting, head positioning, and vision.  \n• Speak loudly and clearly using simple language.  \n• Wearing masks and other PPE may make it difficult to understand speech. Consider using communication tools when speaking to the patient as well.  \n• If the patient can’t use this tool effectively now, that does not mean the patient won’t be able to use it later today, tomorrow, or this week. Continue to provide opportunities to support communication.  \nReference / Source: https://www. patientprovidercommunication.org/ Instruction for Partner-Assisted Scanning – Yes/No message board AAC SIG  \nFORM 2.8  \nComfort Communication Board  \nChapter 2 Form 2.8  \nBoard design and some symbols reprinted by permission of John M. Costello, M.A.  \nThe Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2006 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission.  \nIn Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions by D.R. Beukelman, K.L. Garrett, & K.M. Yorkston (Brookes Publishing, 2007) .  \nFORM 2.9  \nHelp Needed Communication Board  \nChapter 2 Form 2.9  \nBoard design and some symbols reprinted by permission of Patricia L. Mervine, M.A., CCC-SLP.  \nThe Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2006 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission.  \nIn Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions by D.R. Beukelman, K.L. Garrett, & K.M. Yorkston (Brookes Publishing, 2007) .  \nFORM 2.10  \nHow I Feel Communication Board  \nChapter 2 Form 2.10  \nBoard design and some symbols reprinted by permission of Patricia L. Mervine, M.A., CCC-SLP.  \nThe Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2006 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission.  \nIn Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions by D.R. Beukelman, K.L. Garrett, & K.M. Yorkston (Brookes Publishing, 2007) .  \nFORM 2.11  \nPictorial Hospital Communication Board  \nChapter 2 Form 2.11  \nAdapted by permission of John M. Costello, M.A.  \nIn Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions by D.R. Beukelman, K.L. Garrett, & K.M. Yorkston (Brookes Publishing, 2007) .  \n\n| WHAT IS MY PROGNOSIS? | WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? |  | WILL I GET BETTER? |  | AM I GOING TO DIE? |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| WHAT WILL\u003Cbr>HAPPEN NEXT? | WILL I HAVE PAIN? |  | I WANT TO DISCUSS MY DECISIONS |  | I WANT MY FAMILY TO DECIDE |\n| I AM NOT READY TO MAKE A DECISION. | WHEN WILL I COME OFF THE VENTILATOR? |  | WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM TAKEN OFF THE VENTILATOR? |  | I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION |\n| MAYBE |  | I DON’T KNOW |  | LATER |  |\n\nIf it’s hard for patient to point, please use “partner-assisted scanning”  \nThis is how:  \nAsk patient to focus on the communication board and find the message they want to communicate.  \nEstablish patient’s “yes”(i.e. nodding, blinking, thumbs up, etc. )  \n1. Proceed row by row. Point to each row and ask if the desired message is in that row  \n(e.g. point to 1st row and ask,“Is it in this row?” followed by 2nd row, and so on)  \n3. Patient will select a row using the established YES response. Verify the choice out loud.  \n4. Point to each message within the selected row (“Are you in pain?” “Do you need oxygen?,” etc.).  \n4. Patient will","cbCait3gEUh1GuFC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait3gEUh1GuFC","pdf",2988868,"English","# Partner-Assisted Scanning Method\n## Establishing the Patient’s “Yes” Response\n## Scanning the Board Cell-by-Cell\n## Confirming and Repeating Selections\n## Additional Setup Considerations\n# Communication Board Forms\n## Comfort Communication Board (Form 2.8)\n## Help Needed Communication Board (Form 2.9)\n## How I Feel Communication Board (Form 2.10)\n## Pictorial Hospital Communication Board (Form 2.11)","[{\"question\":\"How do you establish the patient’s “yes” response before scanning?\",\"answer\":\"Ask the patient to use a clear yes signal such as nodding, blinking, or a thumbs up. 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