Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)

What is the primary purpose of the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills?

In what types of settings was the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills originally developed for use?

Which area does the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills NOT assess?

An important aspect of money management assessed by KELS includes which of the following?

When assessing self-care, which factor is relevant according to the KELS?

Which population is specifically included in the KELS assessment?

What does the KELS aim to recommend for clients?

Under the safety and health category, which aspect is NOT evaluated by KELS?

The Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills includes assessment in which leisure-related area?

Which of the following is a key goal of the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills?

Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)

Evaluates an individual's ability to function with basic life skills
Assesses self-care, health, money management, transportation, telephone, work, and leisure skills
Aims to recommend appropriate living situations for client independence
Goal is integrating clients into their environment
Originally for short-term inpatient psychiatric patients
Also used in acute care, geriatrics, and cognitive disabilities
Standardized evaluation with scoring and directions provided

Self-Care

Appearance is evaluated for independence (no more than one issue) or assistance (at least two issues).
Issues like dirty hair, ragged clothing, unpleasant body odor, and obvious dental decay are considered.
Frequency of self-care activities is assessed based on minimum standards (shower/bathe weekly, wash face daily, etc.).

Safety and Health

Includes awareness of household dangers (photographs)
Identifying appropriate actions during sickness and accidents
Knowledge of emergency numbers and locations of medical/dental facilities

Money Management

Involves using money in purchasing, obtaining income, budgeting, and handling bills
Includes use of banking forms and payment of bills

Transportation and Telephone

Evaluates mobility within the community, transit knowledge, and phone use
Assesses use of phone book and telephone as well

Work and Leisure

Assesses plans for future employment
Evaluates involvement in leisure activities and frequency of these

Sample Score Sheet

Provides a template for evaluating a specific client's needs in various areas
Highlights whether a client requires assistance or is independent in their responses.

This quiz focuses on the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS), a standardized tool developed to assess an individual's competency in basic life skills including self-care, health, and money management. It is crucial for recommending suitable living situations to promote client independence and integration into their environment. Originally designed for short-term psychiatric patients, it is now applicable in various care settings.