The items in this section identify behavioral symptoms in the last seven days that may cause distress to the resident, or may be distressing or disruptive to facility residents, staff members or the care environment. These behaviors may place the resident at risk for injury, isolation, and inactivity and may also indicate unrecognized needs, preferences or illness. Behaviors include those that are potentially harmful to the resident himself or herself. The emphasis is identifying behaviors, which does not necessarily imply a medical diagnosis. Identification of the frequency and the impact of behavioral symptoms on the resident and on others is critical to distinguish behaviors that constitute problems from those that are not problematic. Once the frequency and impact of behavioral symptoms are accurately determined, follow-up evaluation and care plan interventions can be developed to improve the symptoms or reduce their impact. This section focuses on the resident’s actions, not the intent of his or her behavior. Because of their interactions with residents, staff may have become used to the behavior and may underreport or minimize the resident’s behavior by presuming intent (e.g., “Mr. A. doesn’t really mean to hurt anyone. He’s just frightened.”). Resident intent should not be taken into account when coding for items in this section.
Note: This course has been updated to reflect the RAI changes effective 10/1/2023.
The items in this section identify behavioral symptoms in the last seven days that may cause distress to the resident, or may be distressing or disruptive to facility residents, staff members or the care environment. These behaviors may place the resident at risk for injury, isolation, and inactivity and may also indicate unrecognized needs, preferences or illness. Behaviors include those that are potentially harmful to the resident himself or herself. The emphasis is identifying behaviors, which does not necessarily imply a medical diagnosis. Identification of the frequency and the impact of behavioral symptoms on the resident and on others is critical to distinguish behaviors that constitute problems from those that are not problematic. Once the frequency and impact of behavioral symptoms are accurately determined, follow-up evaluation and care plan interventions can be developed to improve the symptoms or reduce their impact. This section focuses on the resident’s actions, not the intent of his or her behavior. Because of their interactions with residents, staff may have become used to the behavior and may underreport or minimize the resident’s behavior by presuming intent (e.g., “Mr. A. doesn’t really mean to hurt anyone. He’s just frightened.”). Resident intent should not be taken into account when coding for items in this section. Note: This course has been updated to reflect the RAI changes effective 10/1/2023.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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.
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: E0100: Potential Indicators of Psychosis
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
E. Examples
F. Definitions
Section 3: E0200: Behavioral Symptom - Presence & Frequency
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
E. Examples
Section 4: E0300: Overall Presence of Behavioral Symptoms
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
Section 5: E0500: Impact on Resident
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
E. Examples
Section 6: E0600: Impact on Others
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
E. Examples
Section 7: E0800: Rejection of Care - Presence & Frequency
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
E. Examples
F. Definitions
Section 8: E0900: Wandering - Presence & Frequency
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
Section 9: E1000: Wandering - Impact
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Examples
Section 10: E1100: Change in Behavior or Other Symptoms
A. Rationale
B. Assessment
C. Instructions
D. Tips
E. Examples
Section 11: 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.
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