Communicating Condition Change in Long-Term Care Patients

Course overview

A change in a resident's condition may mean that he or she is at risk. Action can be taken only if changes are noticed and reported, the earlier the better. Changes that are not reported can lead to serious outcomes including medical complications, transfer to a hospital, or even death. This course module reviews ways for care teams to communicate about changes in a resident's condition, and it offers tools for reporting and following up after the report.