Course Code: REL-PAC-0-OREDOC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two signs or symptoms that indicate a change in condition.
Discuss at least three effective methods to report and document condition changes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Basics of Observation
The Case of Mrs. Gubbins
The Nursing Process
Use Observation
Signs and Symptoms
Objective and Subjective Findings
Changes in Condition
Review
Summary
Section 3: Reporting and Documentation
What to Report
Basic Observations
More About Pain
Pressure-Related Skin Injury
The Dying Process
Observing for Functional Decline
When to Report
Review
Verbal Reports
Close the Loop
Interact® Program
Documentation
Electronic Medical Record
Incident Reports
What About Mrs. Gubbins?
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.