Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Preparing to Bathe
Aging Changes
Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Bathing Alternatives
Personal Preferences
Offer Choices
Gather Supplies
Water Temperature
Shower Head Pressure
Hard to Reach Spots
Pain and Anxiety
Summary
Section 3: The Role of Fear
Impact of Fear
Loss of Balance and Flexibility
Feeling Exposed
Undressing
Feeling Cold
Summary
Section 4: Bath Tubs
Using Bath Tubs
Prefill the Bath Tub
Physical Strength
Review
Summary
Section 5: Promoting Independence
Step-by-Step Instructions
Coaching Through the Steps
Cueing
Hygiene Supplies
Summary
Section 6: Diffusing Behaviors of Distress
Strategies
Relationships
Consistency
Predictability
Communication
Early Stage Dementia
Middle Stage Dementia
Late Stage Dementia
Summary
Section 7: Managing Agitation and Bathing Behaviors
Agitation
Caregivers
5 Senses: Touch
5 Senses: Sight
5 Senses: Smell
5 Senses: Hearing
5 Senses: Taste
Review
Physical Aggression
Sexual Inappropriateness
Summary
Section 8: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN, was a subject matter expert for Relias. She has 25 years of healthcare experience in both acute and post-acute healthcare environments. Her experience includes leadership and management across the healthcare spectrum. She has owned and operated an assisted living business. Carlson's clinical practice includes acute care, long-term acute care, home health and hospice. Carlson has served for over a decade in various board positions for State Nursing Associations, including president. She has been a nurse planner for multiple continuing education events and has experience as a leader in the design and implementation of an ANCC-CNE accredited approver unit for a multi-state nursing consortium. Carlson is certified as Critical Care Registered Nurse. Disclosure: Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.