Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MANMD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Explain how the dining environment impacts nutrition.
Identify at least three signs of malnutrition and dehydration.
Discuss common challenges to eating and nutrition with aging.
Describe how to assist a person with eating.
Outline:
What Is Malnutrition?
What Are the Symptoms?
Causes
What Is Dehydration?
What Are the Symptoms?
Nutrition and Hydration for Healthy Aging
Physiological Changes
Review
Key Takeaways
Changes with Aging
Nutrition and Fluid Factors
Nutrition Screening
Fluid Requirements
What Are the Signs?
Adequate Nutrition for Older Adults
Which Foods Are Best?
Preventing Dehydration
Review
Key Takeaways
Assisting Older Adults
Addressing Challenges with Feeding
Promoting Independence and Dignity
Accurate Documentation
Review
Key Takeaways
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.