Communicating Changes in Resident Condition National Content Series December 2015 Learning Objectives Upon completion of this training participants will be able to List three keys to identifying a change in resident ID: 768365
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Communicating Changes in Resident Condition National Content Series December 2015
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this training participants will be able to: List three keys to identifying a change in resident condition; Describe physical and nonphysical resident changes that should be reported; Describe the characteristics of effective communication; andIdentify and apply a TeamSTEPPS communication strategy that can be used to share changes in resident condition. 2
Residents Depend on Everyone to Detect and Communicate Changes in their Condition Nursing assistantsTherapistsLicensed nurses ActivitiesSocial workersClerksDietary Maintenance Laundry Housekeeping 3
Know the resident’s: Baseline conditionAbility to move around Activity of daily living statusPreferences Changes from the resident's normal condition can signal an acute change in condition. 4 Keys to Detecting a Resident Change
Any observations and concerns about changes in the resident's condition. 5What Should be Reported?
Top 6 Physical Changes to Watch For Walking Urination and bowel patterns Skin Level of weaknessFalls riskVital signs6
Top 6 Non-Physical Changes to Watch For Demeanor AppetiteSleepingSpeech Confusion or agitation Resident complains of pain7
Effective and clear communication between interdisciplinary team members, including nurses and providers, leads to: Prevention of acute changes of condition (ACOCs)Improved identification and management of ACOCs A safer resident care environment 8 Communication is Critical and TeamSTEPPS Can Help!
Effective Communication 9
SBAR Situation—What is happening with the resident? Background—What is the clinical background? Assessment —What do I think the problem is? R ecommendation—What would I recommend?
SBAR – A Clinical Example SituationMrs. Smith’s daughter is concerned because her mother’s urine appears cloudy in her catheter drainage bag. BackgroundMrs . Smith has an indwelling catheter due to a diagnosis of neurogenic bladder. Her vital signs are all within her normal parameters. She is displaying her usual level of orientation. She has no pain or discharge around the catheter. AssessmentMrs. Smith has no signs or symptoms of CAUTI. Her fluid intake was reduced a little today from her normal.R ecommendation I’d like to continue to encourage fluids for Mrs. Smith and closely monitor her status, including her vital signs, and alert you if there is a change.
SBAR is useful for framing any conversation. Team members know what to expect when communicating with each other. Because a recommendation is made, the receiver of the information is less likely to be left guessing. Standardized communication techniques foster teamwork and resident safety. 12 SBAR Works!
Residents depend on everyone to detect and communicate changes in their condition. Changes from the resident's normal condition can signal an acute change in condition. Effective communication leads to a prevention of ACOCs, improved identification and management of ACOCs, and a safer resident care environment. SBAR is useful for framing any conversation, especially one about a resident or any other situation that requires immediate attention. 13Summary
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