Change of Condition - Clinical Perspective

Recorded On: 03/28/2023

The single most important thing you can do on a daily basis is 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 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
  • State the facility policy on how to follow up at the first sing of a change
  • Discuss the importance of documentation in relationship to claims

Attendees will be awarded 1.0 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 04/21/2023 | Program Review Date: 04/20/2026

This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.25 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS. Call Maureen Rhone at 734-929-6446 for further information.

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Cathy Hamblen, BSN, RN, CLNC, RAC-CT

Risk Manager

HealthCap Risk Management

Ms. Hamblen was educated at the University of Kentucky and presently is President of Hamblen Healthcare Consulting. She previously was Executive Vice President of Risk Management for multi-state Health Care Management group overseeing ten Nursing Home/Transitional Care facilities in Kentucky and Ohio. Cathy worked in the Acute Care setting for 23 years with a focus on Orthopedics and Management. She has worked as a Risk Manager for HealthCap since 2017. Cathy currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 

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Open to view video.  |  61 minutes The presentation includes information on recognizing a change of condition, including physical and non-physical changes that may occur in a resident, communication regarding the change of condition among the IDT members and to the provider, the ongoing assessment of the resident once the change is identified and the importance of documentation of the assessment in defending a claim.
QUIZ - Change of Condition - Clinical Perspective
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass At the conclusion of the program, please take a few minutes to complete the post-test. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass. Upon passing the quiz, a certificate can be downloaded. Please be sure you enter the correct license number(s).
Evaluation- Change of Condition - Clinical Perspective
10 Questions
10 Questions Complete an evaluation of you learning and professional development to earn your certificate.
ANCC Certificate and Credits
Up to 1.00 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 1.00 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
NAB Credits & Certificate
Up to 1.25 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 1.25 medical credits available  |  Certificate available