NUTRITIONAssessment of dietary intake, preferences, restrictions, swallowing ability. Care plan addresses nutritional needs, assistance required. Monitoring of weight, intake, concerns. Referral to dietitian when indicated. Documentation of interventions.
HYDRATIONAssessment of dietary intake, preferences, restrictions, swallowing ability. Care plan addresses nutritional needs, assistance required. Monitoring of weight, intake, concerns. Referral to dietitian when indicated. Documentation of interventions.
SCREENINGClient self-referrals are triaged using our initial screening tool. Referrals from organizations include clinical info and may have different priority pathways. Both are logged, acknowledged within 2 business days, and followed up with intake assessment.
ASSESSMENTSystematic evaluation using validated tools. Completed within required timeframes and when status changes. Documentation supports care planning. Required for accreditation compliance.
MONITORINGRegular observation and tracking of indicators, interventions, outcomes. Frequency based on risk level. Results analyzed for trends, shared with team. Supports early intervention and improvement.
WEIGHTHigh-alert medications include insulin, heparin and low molecular weight heparins, concentrated electrolytes (potassium, sodium chloride >0. 9%), narcotics (opioids), and anticoagulants. The complete list is available in our policy and posted in medication areas.
MEALTIMEMealtime in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
ASSISTANCEWe provide info about: home care, specialized health programs, mental health/addiction, social assistance, housing, transportation, meal programs, support groups, recreation, cultural/language services, crisis resources. Info includes what each provides, eligibility, how to access, contact
PREFERENCESWe wanted to develop a diabetes management program. We held focus groups with clients to understand needs/preferences. They told us timing and transportation were barriers.
SUPPLEMENTSSupplements in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
