Long Term Care Information Series
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Long Term Care Information Series
Seizures in the Long-Term Care Setting
The Seizures in the Long-Term Care Setting manual is intended to help the interdisciplinary team in the post-acute and long-term care facility to: - Become aware of the prevalence of seizures in the PALTC population - Identify the signs and symptoms of a seizure in an elderly PALTC patient - Determine...
Long Term Care Information Series
Constipation and Diarrhea in the Long-Term Care Setting
Constipation and diarrhea are common problems in the post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) setting. Up to 80% of patients are affected. Chronic constipation has been shown to affect both overall psychological well being and quality of life. Diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this popul...
Long Term Care Information Series
Oral Health in the Long-Term Care Setting
A wealth of epidemiological evidence demonstrates that the oral health status of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) patients is poor and that the oral care provided in the PALTC setting can be greatly improved. An equally abundant body of evidence supports the view that diseases of the oral cavity contr...
CPG Teaching Slides
Pressure Ulcers Teaching Slides
Pressure Ulcer Teaching Slides for Nurses These teaching slides are created for nurses caring for patients in the PALTC setting. The slides are presented in an easy to learn format identifying patients at risk, locations of pressure ulcers, early recognition of pressure ulcers and the factors that can a...
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)
COPD Management CPG
This package includes the COPD Management Clinical Practice Guideline, and the COPD Management Pocket Guide. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD caused an estimated 134,676 deaths in the United States in 2010. The disease ...
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)
Heart Failure CPG
Heart failure is one of the most common reasons for new or recurrent hospitalizations among persons over 65 years of age. Considerable progress has been made during the past decade in providing symptomatic relief for such patients. By implementing the processes and practices outlined in this guideline (wit...
Transition of Care Management
Know-It-All™ When You’re Called Diagnosing System
A one-of-a-kind, 200-plus page guide on change of conditions for attending practitioners. Content is organized alphabetically by condition and includes the specific data they should be receiving from the nurse, suggested geriatric diagnoses related to the information given, what the follow-up should be for...
CPG Pocket Guides
Pressure Ulcers and Other Wounds Pocket Guide (Set of 5)
A quick reference guide for healthcare practitioners and providers gives recommendations from the PALTmed Pressure Ulcers & Other Wound Clinical Practice Guideline to assist the clinician in healthcare decisions for different skin issues. Surveyor Guidance for risk factors in developing pressure ulcer...
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)