CLM 570 - MANAGING HEALTH ISSUES IN LONG-TERM CARE: TEAM APPROACH

College of Health Sciences

Credit(s): 2

This course will cover the identification and management of health issues commonly found in long-term care (LTC) settings. Specifically, this course is designed to recognize, screen and identify the most common health issues present in elder residents of LTC facilities. After identification of these health issues, information regarding the appropriate course of action, utilizing appropriate care team resources, to prevent, manage, as well as treat these health issues will be provided. Common health issues to be covered include unintentional weight loss (malnutrition, frailty); unintentional weight gain (obesity and related co-morbidities); major organ system dysfunction (heart, kidney, lungs, immune, gastrointestinal, endocrine/hormonal); diminished function of ‘senses’ (vision, hearing/balance and its implications); physical dysfunction (muscle wasting, mobility issues and implications); osteoporosis (bone health, risk of falls); mental decline (depression, dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease); social isolation; spiritual support; polypharmacy.

Prereq: HHS 101, HHS 102, CLM 241, GRN 250 or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: HSE 570