ACOVE 3 Dementia and AgingQuality Indicators.ppt

Out-Patient: ? If new to a primary care practice or inpatient service… Cognitive and Functional Screening Annual evaluation for changes in memory and function. ? IF screens positive for dementia… Clinical Cognitive Evaluation ? IF screens positive for dementia… Medication Review ? IF newly diagnosed with dementia… Neurological Examination ? IF newly diagnosed with dementia… Laboratory Testing In-Patient: IF a VE has a diagnosed dementia, Depression Screening ? IF a VE with dementia has a caregiver… Caregiver Support and Patient Safety Information ? IF a VE with dementia is physically restrained in the hospital… Safety concerns justifying the use of restraints should be documented in the medical record and communicated to the patient, caregiver, or guardian. ACOVE 3 DementiaLearning Objectives:The 3 D’s: Dementia – Depression – Delirium Differentiate Dementia from Delirium Learn the testing characteristics of the Mini-Cog and PHQ2 screens Understand the importance of depression screening for demented patients Differentiate different types of dementia Recognize secondary causes of dementia Learn strategies of managing behavioral symptoms *