Core mandatory part ii nursing study guide

Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) Section 1: Age-Specific Patient Care Introduction Purpose/Overall Goal Course Objectives Communication Across the Ages Complex Communication Needs Neonates: Birth-28 Days Infants and Toddlers: 0-3 Years Young Children: 4-6 Years Older Children: 7-12 Years Adolescents: 13-20 Years Young Adults: 21-39 Years Middle Adults: 40-64 Years Older Adults: 65-79 Years Adults Age 80 And Older Summary References Section 2: Cultural Competence Introduction Purpose/Overall Goal Course Objectives Cultural Diversity Valuing Diversity Assessing One’s Own Cultural Competency Managing Cultural Differences Managing Cultural Differences: Asking Non-Judgemental Questions Managing Cultural Differences: Listening Carefully Managing Cultural Differences: Setting Realistic Goals for Behavior Change Managing Cultural Differences: Solving Problems Together Managing Cultural Differences: Working with An Interpreter Incorporating Cultural Knowledge into Care Adapting to Diversity Barriers to Culturally Competent Care Clinical Outcomes Summary References Section 3: Ethics Introduction Purpose/Overall Goal Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) © 2021 Relias LLC. All rights reserved. Page | 2 Course Objectives Ethical Standards Organizational Ethics Individual Rights Individual Responsibilities Benefits of An Ethics Program Integrated Ethics Model Shared Decision-Making with Patients Patient Privacy and Confidentiality Professionalism in Patient Care Ethical Practices in the Workplace Summary References Section 4: 2021 National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals Nursing Education Module Introduction Course Objectives Goal 1: Improve the accuracy of patient identification. Goal 2: Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers. Goal 3: Improve the safety of using medications. Goal 6: Reduce the harm associated with clinical alarm systems. Goal 7: Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Goal 15: The hospital identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population. Universal Protocol Resources Section 5: Patient Rights Introduction Purpose/Overall Goal Course Objectives The Patient’s Bill Of Rights Nurses as Patient Advocate Patient Responsibilities Summary References Section 6: Patient Safety Systems and Events Introduction Purpose/Overall Goal Course Objectives Key Terms Sentinel Events Comprehensive Systematic Analysis Action Plans Patient Safety Systems Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) © 2021 Relias LLC. All rights reserved. Page | 3 Summary References Section 7: Conclusion Course Summary Course Contributor Congratulations! Introduction Section 1: Age-Specific Patient Care Every patient is different – and so is every age group. As a caregiver, you must be aware of certain considerations related to each age group and ways to effectively communicate with patients of various ages. It is important to understand patient needs and what they might be facing at certain times of their lives. This can help you identify issues such as speech or hearing impairments, stress, learning disabilities, depression, and much more. Educating yourself about these factors can help you deliver the best care possible to your patients. Purpose/Overall Goal This module outlines age-specific care and best practices for nine different age groups, from birth to age 80 and beyond. The goal of this module is to provide healthcare workers with information on how to physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and other needs for different age groups, and how to adjust your patient care with age-specific needs in mind. Course Objectives After completing this module, the learner should be able to:  Demonstrate appropriate communication skills for various age groups  Describe appropriate healthcare practices for various age groups  Explain physical and emotional considerations for patients of different ages  Describe common health conditions to assess in patients at various life stages Communication Across the Ages As a healthcare worker, clear communication with patients is key to providing good age- specific care. Each age group has unique physical, psychosocial, and cognitive needs, as well as unique fears and stressors. By understanding the age-specific needs usually associated with each stage of life, you can provide better, more appropriate care, tailored to the needs of each individual. For every patient across all age groups you should: Assess primary language  Check for speech or hearing impairments Cor