SYNOPSIS What is Risk Management? Identifying and

SYNOPSIS What is Risk Management? Identifying and forecasting potential risks or problems Example: Choking risk, aspiration Developing interventions to avoid or minimize the probability of those risks Example: Plating small amounts of food, thickness of fluids, assist with feeding (do not rush), adapted eating utensils (small utensils), minimize distractions, proper body alignment (bed, wheelchair, chair), therapeutic diet e.g. cut-up, minced, pureed What is a goal? A goal (outcome) is stated in terms of a desired, measurable change in patient status or behavior Mrs. Carol Whitford, 88 yr. female Dx: COPD, Depression Mrs. Whitford, has been assessed for home support due to her inability to perform daily ADL’s without assistance, and requires light housekeeping and assistance with meal preparation. Due to COPD, Mrs. Whitford experiences episodes of SOB, fatigue and confusion. Experiences periods of depression due to husbands passing three months ago, she also has refused to participate in any activities with family or friends and has become dissocialized. COPD: TX: O2 @ 3lpm via nasal prong, concentrator/portable unit Risk (Problem) Goal (Outcome) Intervention (Risk Management)

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