Caring for Dementia Patients: What All Nurses Should Know (OnDemand Webinar)

$99.00

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Description

Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients need help learn how health care professionals must care for these struggling patients in their time of need.
Long term care facilities are admitting many residents into their facilities that have some form of dementia. Staff members have had required dementia training, however, when there are over 50 of residents with some type of dementia, it is difficult to ensure that all residents receive the highest quality care and maintain dignity and autonomy. This information will assist staff in providing approaches to residents that relate to their live experiences and to offer insight into providing care. The topic is crucial to all staff dealing with dementia in nursing homes and will provide handson ideas to not only provide care for residents, but to ensure federal requirements for surveys.

Date: 2019-05-03 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Examining the Definition of Dementia and Its Impact on Long Term Care
• Complex Disorder and Prevalence in Nursing Homes
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Regulations Impacting Dementia
• Functional Abilities With Dementia

Top Dementia Care Rules for Nursing Homes
• Staff Training Including a Mentoring Program
• Policies and Procedures
• Activities of Daily Living
• Social Service and Behavioral Health and Unnecessary Drugs
• Activities
• Dignity
• Pain Issues

What Can Staff Do to Ensure the Highest Practicable Physical, Mental and Psychosocial Well-Being
• Proper Assessment and Patient Information
• Do Your Homework and Find out Patient History
• Writing Patient-Centered Care Plans

RN ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Bonnie G. Foster, RN, BSN, MEd-Foster Consulting, Inc.