BSN C475 Care of the Older Adult-1

BSN C475 Care of the Older Adult-1 This course supports the assessment for Care of the Older Adult. The course covers 10 competencies and represents 3 competency units. Introduction Overview An understanding of the effects that policy and legislation have on aging patients within the healthcare system sets a foundation for improving their care. Emphasis is placed on the specific needs of aging patients and the importance of maintaining their dignity. Watch the following video introduction for this course: Note: To download this video, right-click the following link and choose "Save as...": download video. Competencies This course provides guidance to help you demonstrate the following 10 competencies: Competency 742.1.1: Compassionate and Respectful Care of Older Adults The graduate integrates principles of compassion and respect for patients and their families into the planning and delivery of care to a diverse population of older adults and into advocacy for vulnerable older adults. Competency 742.1.2: Health Promotion/Maintenance and Living Environments of Older Adults The graduate evaluates the older adults' lifeworld with special awareness of the diversity among the health status of older adults, individualizing care according to the physical, mental/cognitive, functional, and psycho-social well-being of an elder patient, along with support systems in place. Competency 742.1.3: Health Needs of Older Adults The graduate effectively collaborates with patients, families and inter-professional team members in planning primary, secondary, tertiary and end-of-life care that addresses older adults' physical, mental, psychosocial and spiritual needs and preferences and responses to changes in health status and related treatments. Competency 742.1.4: Promoting Independence and Autonomy While Reducing Risk Factors in Older Adults The graduate recommends techniques to co-create health and illness management practices with older adults and their families (caregivers) that ensure safety and optimal maintenance of functional ability, taking into account patient characteristics and needs and patient and caregiver vulnerabilities as well as strengths. C475 - Care of the Older Adult Course of Study 2/30 Competency 742.1.5: Promo