The intent of items in this section is to document the resident’s ability to hear (with assistive hearing devices, if they are used), understand, and communicate with others and whether the resident experiences visual limitations or difficulties related to diseases common in aged persons.
Note: This course has been updated to reflect the RAI changes effective 10/1/2023.
The intent of items in this section is to document the resident’s ability to hear (with assistive hearing devices, if they are used), understand, and communicate with others and whether the resident experiences visual limitations or difficulties related to diseases common in aged persons. Note: This course has been updated to reflect the RAI changes effective 10/1/2023.
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Outline:
Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
B0100 - Comatose
Rationale
Assessment
Definitions
B0200 - Hearing
Rationale
Assessment
B0300 – Hearing Aid
Rationale
Assessment
B0600 – Speech Clarity
Rationale
Assessment
Definitions
B0700 – Makes Self Understood
Rationale
Assessment
Definitions
B0800 – Ability to Understand Others
Rationale
Assessment
Definitions
B1000 - Vision
Rationale
Assessment
Definitions
B1200 – Corrective Lenses
Rationale
Assessment
B1300 – Health Literacy
Rationale
Assessment
Definitions
Conclusion
Course Contributor
References
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.
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