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Understanding Incontinence in Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities

Incontinence is a prevalent and often challenging condition in older adults, particularly those residing in long-term care facilities. This course provides healthcare professionals and caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of incontinence and its impact on residents. Participants will explore the different types of incontinence, delve into the underlying causes, and learn effective management strategies. The course emphasizes improving residents' quality of life by ensuring their comfort, dignity, and psychological well-being. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, caregivers will be equipped to address the multifaceted needs of individuals with incontinence.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify and differentiate the various types of incontinence affecting older adults and understand the underlying causes and contributing factors.
Learn methods for accurately assessing incontinence in older adults, including tools and techniques for diagnosis.
Explore effective strategies and interventions for managing incontinence, focusing on both medical and non-medical approaches.
Implement best practices to ensure the comfort, dignity, and quality of life for residents experiencing incontinence.
Recognize and address the psychological and social impacts of incontinence on residents and their self-esteem.
Develop skills for effective communication with residents and their families about incontinence care and management.
Learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Overview of Incontinence

Chapter 2: Importance of Conducting a Comprehensive Evaluation for Residents with Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

Chapter 3: Benefits of Prompted Voiding for Incontinent Nursing Home Residents

Chapter 4: Connection Between Incontinence of Urine and Feces and Resident Infections

Chapter 5: Comparing and Contrasting Prompted Voiding or BM Scheduling to Other Treatment and Management Options for Incontinent Nursing Home Residents

Chapter 6: Implementing the Prompted Voiding Procedure in a Long-Term Care Facility

Chapter 7: How Therapy Can Support Incontinence Rehabilitation

Chapter 8: Implementing a Toileting Program

Chapter 9: Tracking the Voiding Program

Price: $24.00

Contact Hours: 2

Course Author

Carey Peerman

Dr. Peerman earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago (2019), a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Radford University (2001), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Radford University (1998). She is a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and a Registered Nurse. Additionally, Dr. Peerman also holds certificates in Healthcare Administration- Long Term Care from Mary Baldwin College, Executive Leadership from The University of Notre Dame, Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean DFSS from Aventa, a certificate in Gerontology from The University of Texas-Austin and is a Certified Quality Professional. She also serves as a Healthcare Consultant and is owner of Clear Edge Consulting, LLC. She is the author of Authentic Leadership: Your Journey to a Five-Star Career and The Resilient Leader: A Foundational Guide to Developing Resilient Leadership Vol.1.

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Course Accreditation

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