PHQ-9 3.0 US: PHQ-9
Hours: 0.50
Depression is a common clinical issue prevalent in the elderly population and often goes undiagnosed. The purpose of this learning activity is to introduce the learner to the use and completion of the PHQ-9 interview as an integral part of assessing a resident's mood status.
Depression is a common clinical issue prevalent in the elderly population and often goes undiagnosed. The purpose of this learning activity is to introduce the learner to the use and completion of the PHQ-9 interview as an integral part of assessing a resident's mood status.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Learners will be able to identify why it is important to address depression in the elderly population.
Learners will be able to explain some of the common causes of depression among the elderly.
Learners will be able to recognize some of the common signs and symptoms of depression among the elderly.
Learners will be able to explain what the PHQ-9 is and what it measures.
Learners will be able to properly complete the PHQ-9 and calculate a severity of symptoms score.
Learners will be able to identify how the PHQ-9 can assist in determining a tentative Depression Diagnosis.
Learners will be able to explain the application of the PHQ-9 in the MDS 3.0.
Learners will be able to use interviewing techniques designed to assist in the completion of the PHQ-9.
Learners will be able to conduct interview style PHQ-9 assessments using suggested interview phraseology.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. PHQ-9 Patient Health Questionnaire
Section 2: Depression and the Elderly Population
A. Learning Objectives
B. Depression in the Elderly Population
C. Understanding the Common Causes of Depression
D. Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Section 3: Depression and the PHQ-9
A. Learning Objectives
B. What is the PHQ-9?
C. What is the PHQ-9?
D. Steps on Completing the PHQ-9
E. Determining a Tentative Depression Diagnosis
F. Explaining the PHQ-9 in the MDS 3.0
Section 4: Depression Symptoms
A. Learning Objectives
B. General Interviewing Guidelines
Section 5: PHQ-9 Review Questions
Section 6: Conclusion
A. Course Contributors
B. Resources
C. Congratulations!
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Disclosure: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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