NUTR 3150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Catheter, Socioeconomic Status, Physical Fitness
24 Jul 2018
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Assessment process in long term care: an introduction to rai mds: resident assessment instrument minimum data set 2. 0. Standardized assessment tool used for every resident: used in all ltc homes in ontario. Foundation for a comprehensive, individualized nutrition care plan. 18 raps triggered by responses from one or more mds elements: delirium, cognitive loss/dementia, visual function, communication, adl functional/ rehabilitation potential, urinary incontinence and indwelling catheter, psychosocial well-being, mood state, activities, behavioural symptoms falls. Feeding tubes: nutritional status, dehydration/fluid maintenance, dental care, pressure ulcers, psychotropic drug use, physical restraints. Characteristics of a good care plan: current, accurate, clear, useful/practical. Nutrition risk assessment: upon admission, quarterly, annually and if significant change in status. To determine high, moderate or low nutrition risk: rd monitors all high risk residents. Fsm monitors all low and moderate risk residents. So(cid:373)e facilities have (cid:858)scored(cid:859) assess(cid:373)e(cid:374)ts a(cid:374)d so(cid:373)e have d/fsm deter(cid:373)i(cid:374)e risk level. Lack of knowledge, environment, etc: prioritize the behaviors to be addressed.
