Od-019709 The Deteriorating Patient Condition for MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
This MedStar Health on line education, “The Deteriorating Patient Condition” was developed ... show more
This MedStar Health on line education, “The Deteriorating Patient Condition” was developed in response to nursing peer review showing lack of identification of the deteriorating patient and failure to rescue. Through scenario based learning the module emphasizes tracking and trending, using the PowerChart System, to visualize subtle vital sign changes over time and identify when a patient is deteriorating. The module then incorporates the next steps of knowing how to escalate care when needed and the use effective communication techniques.
show lessObjectives
- Explain the need for early identification of clinical deterioration
- Apply critical thinking skills to assess subtle changes in patient’s vital signs and symptoms
- Analyze trending and graphing of vital signs
- Identify interventions to prevent clinical deterioration of patients
- Summarize methods to recognize clinical deterioration early and continually assess patients at risk for clinical deterioration
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Janet Smith
janet.e.smith@medstar.net
Activity Coordinators
Organization
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital