Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RECCC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Explain what is meant by a change in condition.
Describe what to observe for when monitoring a person's physical, emotional, or social function.
Identify at least three common reasons for changes in condition.
Discuss what to do if a change in condition occurs.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Condition
What Is a Person’s Condition?
Baseline Condition
Early Identification
How to Know if a Person’s Condition Is Worse
Habits
Changes in Pain
Psychosocial
Baseline Changes
Change of Condition
Observing for Baseline
Baselines Can Change
Getting to Know A Person
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Determining a Change of Condition
A Change of Condition
What Indicates Change?
Changes Related to the Head
Changes Related to the Chest and Upper Body
Changes Related to the Hands and Arms
Changes Related to the Abdomen
Changes in the Lower Extremities
Changes in the Skin
Pressure Injury
Changes in Social Function
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Reasons for Change in Condition
Why Conditions Change
Adverse Drug Reactions
Urinary Tract Infections
Antibiotic Stewardship
Mrs. Martinez
Delirium
Albert
Falls
Roger
Reporting Changes
Review
Section 4: Conclusion
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: Direct Care Workers; General Staff; 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.