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Depression Resources |
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CSI: Care Scene
Investigation, Investigating Depression |
AMDA Clinical Corner: Depression
Articles, Tools & Resources, Education & CME, Products &
Publications |
AMDA Ask the Experts
Frequently asked questions
from Depression and Pharmacology Companion |
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Delirium, Dementia and Depression
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At-a-glance reference comparing the clinical feature of
delirium, dementia and depression. |
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Facility Depression
Assessment Checklist
- A facility systems
assessment that serves as a starting point for depression
quality improvement. |
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Depression Management Data Retrieval and Audit Worksheet
- For use in reviewing the care
of residents who exhibit signs of depression. |
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Recognizing Depression Crossword Puzzle
- A fun way to test depression
knowledge. |
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CSI:
Clues
and Action Plans for Depression Poster
- Poster guides staff responses
with plans of action for symptoms of depression. |
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Depression Monitoring Checklist
- Tool for monitoring mood,
behavior, physical manifestations, sleep and ideations. |
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Systems Investigative Audit
- To aid in auditing depression
symptoms, detection and treatment. |
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Geriatric Depression Scale
- Short form of Geriatric
Depression Assessment Tool |
"Depression Information for You" - A Guide
for Older Adults
(.pdf)
Informational brochure - definition, causes, treatments |
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Algorithm for the Treatment of Geriatric Depression |
Mini-Mental State Examination Purchasing Information
The MMSE is a
brief, quantitative measure of cognitive status in adults.
http://www.minimental.com
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Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia -
Now Available on MedQIC |
Depression: Clinical Practice Guideline
Published by the
American Medical Directors Association |
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Geriatric Nursing Resources for Care of Older Adults:
Depression.
GeronurseOnline.org, 2003.
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Elderly suicide: secondary prevention. Evidence-based protocol.
Holkup, P. University of
Iowa Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center,
Research Dissemination Core, 2002.
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Pain Management Resources |
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Pain Process Flow Sheets
(.pdf) |
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Nursing Home Communication with
Physician -
Pain Management
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Form to aid in physician
assessment of medications and degree/type of patient pain |
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The
Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in
Older Adults
- Lists and rates severity of
potentially inappropriate medications |
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Facility Checklist for Pain
- A series of self-assessment
checklists for nursing homes to use to assess systems related to
pain management. |
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Pain Assessment and Management Data
Tracking Tool |
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Pain
Assessment
in
Advanced Dementia |
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Comparing Your Practice: Pain Management -
Chronic Care Residents |
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Pain Rating Scale
- Pain rating scale pocket tool |
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Nursing Home Pain Screening Form
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Pain Management Barriers Questionnaire
- Helps to identify attitudes
toward the treatment of pain. |
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Pain Assessment Tool for Those with
Advanced Dementia - PAINAD |
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Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Pain Quality
Measure Score |
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MEDQIC -
Clinical Resources - Pain
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Physical Restraints Use
Resources |
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Physical Restraints Process Flow Sheets
(.pdf)
Physical Restraints Alternatives Flow
Sheets (.pdf) |
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MEDQIC - Clinical Resources - Physical
Restraints
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Pressure Ulcer Resources |
"Skin
Care Fair" - A power point presentation with related
tools for training CNAs and other staff on proper skin care for
the elderly.
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Skin
Care Fair Power Point
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Skin
Care Fair - Train the Trainer
Power Point
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Instructions for Skin Care Fair Power Point
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Take
Home Sheet
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Braden Puzzle Pieces |
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Pressure Ulcer Checklist
(Word.doc)
A
quick reference
to help facilities apply a
systematic approach to individualize care based
on best practices. This
checklist assists facilities in creating positive pressure ulcer outcomes and
compliance with regulatory requirements.
An easy-to-use educational
reference that puts additional information
at the user's fingertips. By clicking
on the highlighted
words, the user has access to detailed
explanations of terms and interventions from within the
document or on the Internet
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Conference Call Materials - May 20,
2004
Pressure
Ulcer Prevention and Treatment -
A Collaborative Approach
Push Tool
(.pdf)
Pressure Ulcer Risk Nutrition
Interventions
(.xls) |
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RAI Update: Skin Tears
(.pdf) |
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Flow Sheets
(.pdf)
Pressure Ulcer
Process Flow Sheets
(.pdf) |
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MEDQIC -
Clinical Resources - Pressure Ulcers
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Incontinence
Resources |
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AJN, American Journal of Nursing -
March 2003 Supplement
Volume 103 Number 3: State of the Science on Urinary
Incontinence
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Emergency Preparedness Resources |
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Nursing Home Emergency
Preparedness Checklist
(.pdf) |
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Family
Member/Responsible Party Emergency Contact Form
(.pdf) |
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Tips
and Lessons Learned for Nursing Home Evacuations
(.pdf) |
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