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...
by adminacg | Feb 14, 2017 | Clinical Practice Guidelines
Purpose Guideline for the care of a patient who is constipated. To provide acute care nurses with the information they need to assist older patients to maintain or restore pre-hospitalization level of bowel functioning. Constipation and Bowel Protocol is a medical...
by adminacg | Feb 14, 2017 | Clinical Practice Guidelines
Purpose To recognize symptoms of delirium. To provide appropriate interventions to clients experiencing delirium. Background Delirium is a leading mental health problem for older adults. Prevalence of the disorder ranges from 10% – 56% (Lacko et al,...
