“Why Doesn’t Everyone Else Think Like Me?”

Michelle Gale-Nelson, RN, MSN, RAC-CT, C-NE

Faculty Disclosure

• I have no financial relationships to disclose• I have no conflicts of interests to disclose• I will not promote any commercial products or

services

“Why Doesn’t Everyone Else Think Like Me?”

1.5 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity.

The American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on accreditation.

Criteria for successful completion includes attendance for at least 80% of the entire event. Partial credit may not be awarded.

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Recommendation**Prior to the AANAC convention it is recommend that

interested attendees take the Free 16 Personalities Test via the link below. This is not a requirement but taking the personality

test prior to attending the session will enhance learner outcomes.**

http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Learning Objectives:

1. The learner will be able to identify three strategies to increase MDS knowledge within the IDT.

2. The learner will be able to verbalize common LTC managerial personality types.

3. The learner will be able to locate tools which will assist them in determining their unique personality type.

About Me

Does This Look Familiar to You?

• Morning Stand Up Meeting• Care Plan Meetings• Quality Assurance Meeting• Weekly Weight Meeting• Afternoon Wrap Up Meeting• Weekly Wound Rounds• Medicare/Managed Care Meeting• Activity Calendar and Meal Planning Meetings• Marketing Meetings• And the list goes on……..

When do we discuss MY role?Does the team even understand what I do?

Common Interdisciplinary Team Care Planning Members

• Administrator• Director of Nursing and Nursing Management• Social Services• Dietician and Dietary Managers• Activity Directors• Therapy Managers and Rehab Staff• MDS Coordinator• Others?

News Flash—The MDS is not the number ONE priority on the lists of

other IDT members.

So how do we change the lack of MDS knowledge in our facilities?

• Education• Understanding• Compromise

Education• You are an EXPERT!a. a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative

knowledge of or skill in a particular area.b. Synonyms: specialist, authority, pundit; adept, maestro,

virtuoso, master, past master, wizard; connoisseur, aficionadoc. Informal: buff, pro, techie, whiz, hotshot, maven, crackerjack,

guru • How do you speak about the MDS and your role?• Do you command attention?• You want to be taken seriously? Act serious.• It’s time to walk the walk and talk the talk.

Education, Cont.

A. Educate your team regarding your role and the importance of the MDS.

B. You are a news reporter. Do you discuss your concerns related to current assessments, changes in status, etc. in meetings?

C. Are you on the agenda for all staff in-services?D. Train the IDT members 1:1.E. Talk to your front line staff. Do they even know you?F. GET OUT OF YOUR OFFICE!

Understanding

Personality Typing/TheoristsA. Carl JungB. Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs

Meyersa. Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Understanding

(“Meyers-Briggs", 2015)

Understanding

Four sets of Cognitive Learning Styles:

1. Introversion/Extroversion2. Sensing/Intuition3. Thinking/Feeling4. Judging/Perceiving

Understanding

There are 16 Personality Types divided into 4 main categories, with each category containing 4 separate personality types:a) Analystsb) Diplomatsc) Sentinelsd) Explorers

Analysts

• The analyst makes decisions and judgments based on facts.

• They strive for accuracy in their work and have a great need for knowing exactly how things are supposed to be done.

• Analysts tend to be very detail oriented relying on reason and logic in much of their decision-making.

("Personality Types", 2015)

Analysts, Cont.• The Architect (INTJ)-imaginative and strategic thinkers with a

plan for everything.• The Logician(INTP)-innovative inventors with an

unquenchable thirst for knowledge• The Commander(ENTJ)-bold, imaginative and strong-willed

leaders, always finding a way-or making one• The Debater(ENTP)-smart and curious thinkers who cannot

resist an intellectual challenge("Personality Types", 2015)

Diplomats• Focus on empathy and cooperation, shining in diplomacy

and counselling. • This type group is cooperative and imaginative.• Diplomats play the role of harmonizers in their workplace

or social circles. • Diplomats tend to be warm, empathic and influential

individuals.• They can have issues when there is a need to rely

exclusively on cold rationality or the need to make difficult decisions.

("Personality Types", 2015)

Diplomats, Cont.• The Advocate(INFJ)-quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and

tireless idealists• The Mediator(INFP)-poetic, kind and altruistic people always

eager to help a good cause• The Protagonist(ENFJ)-charismatic and inspiring leaders, able

to inspire their listeners• The Campaigner(ENFP)-enthusiastic, creative and sociable

free spirits, who can always find a reason to smile("Personality Types", 2015)

Sentinels

• Cooperative and highly practical. They embrace and creating order, security and stability wherever they go.

• These types tend to be hard working, meticulous and traditional. They excel in logistical or administrative fields, especially those that rely on clear hierarchies and rules.

• This personality type sticks to their plans and does not shy away from difficult tasks.

• They can also be very inflexible and reluctant to accept different points of view.

("Personality Types", 2015)

Sentinels

• The Logistician(ISTJ)-practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted

• The Defender(ISFJ)-very dedicated and warm protectors, always ready to defend their loved ones

• The Executive(ESTJ)-excellent administrators, unsurpassed at managing things or people

• The Counsel(ESFJ)- extraordinarily caring, social and popular people, always eager to help

("Personality Types", 2015)

Explorers• Explorers are the most spontaneous of all and they also share

the ability to connect with their surroundings in a way that is beyond reach of other personality types.

• Tend to be utilitarian and practical, shining in situations that require quick reaction and the ability to think on your feet.

• Masters of tools and techniques, using them in many different ways – ranging from mastering physical tools to convincing other people (manipulation?).

• They are irreplaceable in crises, crafts and sales.• Their traits can also push them towards undertaking risky

endeavors or focusing solely on sensual pleasures.("Personality Types", 2015)

Explorers, Cont.• The Virtuoso(ISTP)-bold and practical experimenters, masters

of all kinds of tools• The Adventurer(ISFP)-flexible and charming artists, always

ready to explore and experience something new• The Entrepreneur(ESTP)-smart, energetic and very perceptive

people, who truly enjoy living on the edge• The Entertainer(ESFP)-spontaneous, energetic and

enthusiastic entertainers, life is never boring around them

("Personality Types", 2015)

Informal Survey Results

• MDS Coordinators• Therapy Directors• Social Services• Activity Staff• Nursing Management• Administrators

Compromise• Are you expecting timeliness and order from an

Entertainer or an Adventurer?• Always wondering why one person in particular

challenges everything you say? Are they a “Debater?”• Are you setting yourself and your team up for defeat?• Your IDT is not your enemy. • You are not an army of one.• Once you know the personality styles of your teammates,

you’ll know how to help them help you.• Success is definitely a two way street.

Take the Test Yourself

References

• Berens, L. (2002). Quick guide to the 16 personality types in organizations: Understanding personality differences in the workplace. West Hollywood, Calif.: Radiance House.

• Free personality test, type descriptions, relationship and career advice | 16Personalities. (n.d.). Retrieved April 4, 2015, from http://www.16personalities.com/

• Myers–Briggs Type Indicator. (n.d.). Retrieved April 4, 2015, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers–Briggs_Type_Indicator