Geriatric Care: Chronic Conditions and Risk Factors
Hours: 1.00
Chronic conditions are more likely to occur as individuals age. Conditions such as arthritis, hypertension, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease mainly occur in older adults. The presence of multiple comorbidities has substantial impacts on an older adult's physical and mental well-being. As a healthcare professional who cares for older adults, you rarely encounter an older adult without a chronic condition. This course discusses chronic conditions commonly seen in older adults, how to manage these conditions, and how to decrease risk factors associated with these conditions. Without the management of chronic conditions and risk factors, older adults decrease their quality of life and life expectancy. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in all healthcare settings on chronic conditions and the management of these conditions in older adults.
Chronic conditions are more likely to occur as individuals age. Conditions such as arthritis, hypertension, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease mainly occur in older adults. The presence of multiple comorbidities has substantial impacts on an older adult's physical and mental well-being. As a healthcare professional who cares for older adults, you rarely encounter an older adult without a chronic condition. This course discusses chronic conditions commonly seen in older adults, how to manage these conditions, and how to decrease risk factors associated with these conditions. Without the management of chronic conditions and risk factors, older adults decrease their quality of life and life expectancy. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in all healthcare settings on chronic conditions and the management of these conditions in older adults.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
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 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
California Nursing Home Administrator Program - P type
This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) as a Patient Care/Aging ("P" credit) course. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701001-8995/P. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Oregon Department of Human Services
This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Tennessee Department of Health
Learning activity approved by the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation as continuing education for Residential Homes for the Aged and Assisted Care Living Facility administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Identify the most common chronic conditions in older adults and their associated risk factors.
List strategies to help older adults minimize risk factors for chronic conditions and how to self-manage chronic conditions.
Define chronic conditions, risk factors, and geriatric syndromes and their impact on quality of life.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Chronic Conditions: An Overview
Chronic Conditions Defined
Prevalence of Chronic Conditions in Older Adults
Mortality
Comorbidities
Risk Factors
Clustering Risk Factors
Geriatric Syndromes
Quality of Life
Case File: Ms. Jones
Review
Summary
Section 3: Chronic Conditions to Know
Hypertension
Heart Disease
Diabetes
The Big 3: Hypertension, Heart Disease, and Diabetes
Cancer
Cerebrovascular Conditions
Alzheimer’s Disease
Chronic Respiratory Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Arthritis
Depression
Review
Summary
Section 4: Management
Chronic Care Management
Your Role in Chronic Care Management
Reducing Risk Factors
Stress
Sleep Hygiene
High Cholesterol
Smoking and Tobacco Use
Physical Activity
Diet and Nutrition
Phytonutrients
Helping Others with Diet
Alcohol Use
Self-Management of Chronic Conditions
Self-Management Support
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCC
Laura Anderson earned an Associate Degree in nursing at Southwestern Wisconsin Technical College in 2004 and a Bachelor of Science in nursing and fine arts from Viterbo University in 2006. She earned a Master of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. Laura has over 20 years of long-term care experience. She has held positions including Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, and author. Laura is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias.
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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