Change in Condition a Clinical Perspective

The single most important thing you can do on a daily basis is to be alert to subtle changes in a resident’s condition and address it timely. It is important to know what signs to be watching for as changes in condition can present in many different ways. This program was developed for all caregivers including licensed staff and direct care staff providing resident care to assist in meeting the ever-changing status of each resident. We will also discuss the importance of communication tools such as stop and watch and SBAR in managing communication between disciplines.

Objectives:

• State the importance of detecting changes in condition
• Identify how to know a resident’s baseline condition
• State ways to recognize change
• Describe ways to communicate changes in condition
• Describe your facility policy on how to follow up at the first sign of a change
• Discuss the importance of documentation in relation to claims

Attendees will be awarded 1.0 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 4/21/2026 | Program Review Date 4/20/2029

This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.25 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS
NAB Approval #20270420-1.25-A119691-DL
Program Start Date: 4/21/2026 | Program Review Date 4/20/2027 

Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.