Assessments Matter: Getting to the Core of Geriatric Care

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Linda Henrich, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, NPD-BC, CEN Related seminars and products

Kootenai Health

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Linda Henrich, DNP, RN, GERO-BC. NPD-BC, CEN, is a geriatric nursing practice specialist at Kootenai Health, located in north Idaho. Linda has developed a program to improve the outcomes of our older patients who seek care in the acute care setting. Linda has been board certified in geriatric nursing through the ANCC since 2013 and also holds board certification in nursing professional development through the ANPD. Both of her advanced nursing degrees are focused on nursing education. Her teaching experience includes both academia and continuing education for licensed professionals. Linda’s professional goal is to have a positive impact on the care provided to our older population through detailed assessments and a clear understanding of individual goals.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Linda Henrich has an employment with Kootenai Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Linda Henrich is a member of the American Geriatric Society, the American Nursing Association, and the American Geriatrics Society.

 

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Objectives

1. Analyze the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) 4Ms framework.
2. Identify evidence-based assessment tools utilized in the comprehensive assessment of older adults.
3. Evaluate the use of various geriatric assessments.
4. Determine how various geriatric assessments fit within the 4Ms framework to ensure age-friendly care.
5. Implement the use of select assessment tools using the 4Ms framework through a case-study exercise.

Outline

• Mobility
• Mentation
• Mediation
• What Matters

• Goals of Care – It is more than code status
• Social Assessment
• Spirituality Assessment
• Sexual Assessment

• Cognitive Assessments
  • MINI-Cog
  • MOCA
  • CAM-Short
  • MMSE
  • PHQ-2

• Mobility Assessment
  • BMAT
  • STEADI
  • John Hopkins

• Medication Assessment
  • Alcohol abuse screening
  • Beers criteria
  • Stop/Start
  • De-prescribing

• Risk of elder abuse screen
• Elder Assessment instrument
• Caregiver Strain Index
• Zarit Caregiver Burden scale

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners
• Advance Practice Registered Nurses
• Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Nursing Home Administrators
• Social Workers