by adminacg | Feb 16, 2017 | Articles
Care of the acutely ill older person can be very complex due to the following: Normal physiological aging changes The presence of one or more chronic illnesses for which the person may also be taking medication The effects of the acute illness and treatment. Visualize...
by adminacg | Feb 14, 2017 | Clinical Practice Guidelines
It is an important part of our clinical care to prevent suicide. The clinical practice guideline for suicide prevention can be obtained from awestervelt@providencehealth.bc.ca.
by adminacg | Feb 14, 2017 | Clinical Practice Guidelines
It is important to have an adequate care plan that includes action steps for those affected by unsettled behaviour. A ‘least restraint’ policy should be followed. For a copy of the latest clinical practice guideline on Unsettled Behaviour and Least...
by adminacg | Feb 14, 2017 | Clinical Practice Guidelines
Dysphagia in the context of caring for the acutely ill older adult refers to disordered eating as a result of disruption in the swallowing process. Dysphagia can be a serious threat to a patient’s health because of the risk of aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition,...
by adminacg | Feb 14, 2017 | Clinical Practice Guidelines
Purpose The interdisciplinary team will provide a coordinated, consistent approach with in the continuum of care for depression in the older adult. Background Depression is a prevalent but under recognized and under treated mental health issue of the elderly. It is...
