Long-Term Care Survey Alert
Tap The Psychosocial Well-Being RAP
Help the resident solve a problem ... support a strength. TRIGGERS A well-being problem (P) or a need to maintain psychosocial strengths (S) is suggested if one or more of the following is present, according to the RAI user's manual: Withdrawal from Care/Activities (Problem) [E1o = 1,2] Conflict with Staff (Problem) [F2a = checked] Unhappy with Roommate (Problem) [F2b = checked] Unhappy with Other Resident (Problem) [F2c = checked] Conflict with Family/Friends (Problem) [F2d = checked] Grief Over Lost Status/Roles (Problem) [F3b = checked] Daily Routine is Very Different from Prior Pattern in the Community (Problem) [F3c = checked] Establishes Own Goals (Strength) [F1d = checked] Strong Identification with Past (Strength) [F3a = checked] ____________ * Note: This item also triggers on the Mood State RAP. Withdrawal from Activities of Interest (Problem)
Long-Term Care Survey Alert
- Risk Management:
Fight A Rise In IJ Citations With Awareness, The Right Survey Management Plan
Don't get caught in an avoidable nightmare. Brace yourself: Nursing facilities may be getting hit [...] - Address This Growing Risk Management Challenge:
Residents Who Harass Staff
If your focus is solely on the resident's behaviors and well-being, watch out. Talk about [...] - Behavioral Management:
Use A Tiered Approach To Preempt Aggression
Tailor interventions to the level of behavior. To care for cognitively intact residents who lash [...] - Staffing Management:
The Right Staffing Plan Can Help Prevent Residents From Harassing Certain Caregivers
The key is to be up-front about the approach. Not all residents act out equally [...] - MDS Corner:
Ensure Your Physical Restraint Coding And Quality Indicator/Measure Are On The Mark
Ready for a quick restraint refresher? Physical restraint use is one of those survey hot [...] - Tool:
Tap The Psychosocial Well-Being RAP
Help the resident solve a problem ... support a strength. TRIGGERS A well-being problem (P) [...] - Reader Question:
Would This Half Bedrail Count As A Restraint?
Question: Would you count a half rail as a restraint if the resident uses it [...] - SURVEY & CLINICAL NEWS
If residents are taking Singulair, be on the lookout for behavior and mood changes and [...]
