Comprehensive Older Person Assessment

Comprehensive Older Person Assessment

Complete the Comprehensive Older Person Assessment on a well, non-family member over the age of 70.  Complete the Home Safety Checklist on their living environment.

Draw conclusions for the following areas:

• Preliminary Cognition Questionnaire
• Demographic Data
• Social Support
• Financial Data
• Psychological Health Data
• Physical Health Data
• Activities of Daily Living Data

Propose or develop health promotion teaching opportunities based upon findings related to deficits in activities of daily living, functional status, or any other issues in the evaluation form or home safety checklist.

Complete the Comprehensive Older Person Evaluation and the Home Safety Checklist on one non-family member over the age of 70 for this activity.

Additional Instructions:

1. All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
2. Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
3. Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
4. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
5. Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

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Instructions:

Paper

• 2 to 3-page paper. Include title and reference pages.

  Baccalaureate Generalist – Comprehensive Older Person Assessment Description: The baccalaureate-graduate nurse is prepared to practice with patients across the lifespan. Course Competencies: 1) Perform assessments of individuals throughout the lifespan and include spiritual, social, cultural, psychological and physical components. 2) Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings. 3) Analyze data to determine risk potential for individuals. 4) Synthesize assessment findings using the Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) and in written format using standardized terminology. 5) Demonstrate effective communication with individuals, families and interdisciplinary team members. QSEN Competencies: 1) Patient-Centered Care 3) Evidenced-Based Practice 5) Safety BSN Essential IX

  Area Gold Mastery

  Silver Proficient

  Bronze Acceptable

  Acceptable Mastery not

  Demonstrated Comprehensive Older Person Evaluation Submitted

  Completes all elements of the Comprehensive Older Person Evaluation

  Completes half of the elements of the Comprehensive Older Person Evaluation

  Completes less than half of the elements of the Comprehensive Older Person Evaluation

  Does not complete the Comprehensive Older Person Evaluation

  Home Safety Checklist- Submitted

  Completes all of the elements of the Home Safety Checklist

  Completes half of the elements of the Home Safety Checklist

  Completes less than half of the elements of the Home Safety Checklist

  Does not complete the Home Safety Checklist

  Draws conclusions from the Preliminary Cognition Questionnaire

  Summarizes conclusions from the Preliminary Cognition Questionnaire

  Describes findings from the Preliminary Cognition Questionnaire

  Lists findings from the Preliminary Cognition Questionnaire

  Does not include conclusions from the Preliminary Cognition Questionnaire

  Draws conclusions from the Demographic Data

  Summarizes conclusions from the Demographic Data

  Describes findings from the Demographic Data

  Lists findings from the Demographic Data

  Does not include conclusions from the Demographic Data

  Draws conclusions from the Social Support Data

  Summarizes conclusions from the Social Support Data

  Describes findings from the Social Support Data

  Lists findings from the Social Support Data

  Does not include conclusions from the Social Support Data

  Draws conclusions from the Financial Data

  Summarizes conclusions from the Financial Data

  Describes findings from the Financial Data

  Lists findings from the Financial Data

  Does not include conclusions from the Financial Data

  Draws conclusions from the Psychological Health Data

  Summarizes conclusions from the Psychological Health Data

  Describes findings from the Psychological Health Data

  Lists findings from the Psychological Health Data

  Does not include conclusions from the Psychological Health Data

  Draws conclusions from the Physical Health Data

  Summarizes conclusions from the Physical Health Data

  Describes findings from the Physical Health Data

  Lists findings from the Physical Health Data

  Does not include conclusions from the Physical Health Data

  Draws conclusions from the Activities of Daily Living

  Summarizes conclusions from the Activities of Daily Living

  Describes findings from the Activities of Daily Living

  Lists findings from the Activities of Daily Living

  Does not include conclusions from the Activities of Daily Living

  Proposes health promotion teaching opportunities

  Includes 3 or more health promotion teaching opportunities

  Includes 2 health promotion teaching opportunities

  Includes 1 health promotion teaching opportunities

  Does not include health promotion teaching opportunities

  APA, Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation

  No errors in APA, Spelling, and Punctuation.

  One to three errors in APA, Spelling, and Punctuation.

  Four to six errors in APA, Spelling, and Punctuation.

  Seven or more errors in APA, Spelling, and Punctuation.

  References Provides two or more references.

  Provides two references.

  Provides one references.

  Provides no references.

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  Home Safety Checklist

  Bathroom

   Have a sturdy step stool with handrails, or a utility ladder to reach high cabinets or shelves

   Hazardous products (household cleaners, disinfectants and insecticides) are stored in their original labeled containers separate from food

   Knives are kept in a special rack or compartment  Oven mitts, pot holders and towels are stored away from the stove  Pot handles are always turned away from the front of the stove  The pressure gauge on a fire extinguisher is checked monthly – if the

  needle is in green it is still good, if the needle is anywhere else, replace  Fire extinguisher is mounted on a bracket on the wall near an exit  Broiler, oven and ventilation ducts are free from grease

  Kitchen

  Use this checklist as you walk through each room in your home and check for hazards. You should check off each item in this list (when applicable to your home). If you are unable to check off an item, be sure to fix it within an appropriate time frame.

   Have a slip-resistant surface in the shower or tub  Grab bars are installed in bathrooms or shower stalls  Electrical appliances are unplugged when not in use  Slip-resistant rugs are in place on bathroom floors

  Living Room  Have a safety screen in place in front of fireplace  Slip-resistant floor coverings and rugs on floor  Walkways are clear of obstacles (toys, papers, shoes)  Stairs, hallways and passageways are well lit  Sturdy handrails installed on all steps and stairways  Carpeting, stairway treads and risers are in good condition  Electrical cords are secured  TVs are properly secured to walls or in or on a sturdy cabinet

  © 2014 National Safety Council

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  Basement or utility room  Working smoke detector located in basement and every other floor  Gas and water lines are tagged (so you can turn them off in an

  emergency)  Location of main electrical switch is known  It is known how to light the pilot on your gas furnace and water heater  Washer and dryer are electrically grounded  Tools are properly stored and out of reach of children  Have an emergency kit in case of hazardous weather

  Garage and driveway  Power tools and hazardous chemicals are locked away in cabinets  Flammable materials (gasoline or oil-soaked rags) are stored in

  appropriate safety containers  It is known to never turn on your vehicle or other gas-powered equipment

  with the garage door closed  Garage and driveway are well maintained and free of slip and trip

  hazards, such as cracks or uneven surfaces Outside the house

   Lighting in place around steps, walkways, patios and driveways  Children’s play equipment, (slides, swing set) are securely anchored  If you have a pool, it is covered or surrounded by a high fence  Trees and shrubs around your home are maintained by trimming

  overhanging branches and removing leaves from gutters  Heavy snow is removed from the roof with a roof rake

  Bedrooms  Phone and flashlight are located near beds  Lamp or light switch is within reach of bed  Bed frame is against wall without gaps  Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are outside of sleeping

  area, with working battery  Walkway and all exit routes are clear of clutter

  Smoke detectors Every month: Test them Every year: Change the batteries Every 10 years: Replace the entire unit

  © 2014 National Safety Council

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