What Was it Like to Work at Pennhurst State School and Hospital?

The transcript recounts experiences at Pennhurst, focusing on volunteering, music therapy, community support, and staff dedication. It highlights initial challenges, relationships with residents, and incidents involving safety concerns. The narrative also describes the showering program and living conditions, emphasizing the need for respect and care for residents.

What was one of the activities the narrator enjoyed doing with people?

• Reading books

• Cooking meals

• Singing and dancing

• Playing video games

What type of therapy was mentioned as part of the activities at Pennhurst?

• Pet therapy

• Dance therapy

• Music therapy

• Art therapy

What was the narrator's initial reaction to their first day at Pennhurst?

• Indifference

• Boredom

• Shock

• Excitement

What was one of the challenges faced by the staff at Pennhurst?

• Inadequate training

• Overcrowding

• Lack of resources

• Poor communication

How did the narrator describe their relationship with the residents?

• Casual and indifferent

• Strict and authoritative

• Affectionate and respectful

• Distant and formal

What did the narrator emphasize as important in caregiving?

• Advanced technology

• Financial incentives

• Strict discipline

• Respect and affection

What was the staff-to-resident ratio mentioned at Pennhurst?

• 1:5

• 1:50

• 1:20

• 1:10

What was the narrator's reaction to the use of shackles and straitjackets?

• Approval

• Indifference

• Disapproval

• Support

What did the narrator do when a nurse was badgering them?

• Asked for help

• Ignored her

• Reported her

• Threw a bucket on her

What was a memorable aspect of the showering program at Pennhurst?

• Private stalls

• Use of a fire hose

• Individual showers

• Warm water