Presenter Classification

Graduate Student

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Publication Date

4-14-2022

Start Date

14-4-2022 3:40 PM

End Date

14-4-2022 4:15 PM

Keywords

CAM screening tool, older adults, confusion assessment method, delirium

Abstract Type

Quality Improvement/Process Improvement Project

Abstract

A Quality Improvement project to initiate the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) delirium screening tool at a Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center in East Tennessee -- by S. Joseph Jadav, Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate at East Tennessee State University.

Purpose/Aims: The aim of this project is to implement a delirium screening protocol in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility which will aid in early detection of signs and symptoms of delirium in older adults. This early detection followed by an early intervention can help reduce costs and decrease mortality rates with better outcomes.

Processes: A CAM screening is conducted on each patient (male & female) for delirium for a period of four weeks. Data collection will comprise of the number of patients assessed and the total number of positive and negative delirium cases. It was determined that the proposed activity is not research involving human subjects according to United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations by the university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Results: The project is currently in the data collection phase.

Limitations: Refusal to participate either by the patient or family in the screening.

Conclusions: While nearly 80% of delirium cases in an acute care setting go undetected or undiagnosed, this project to implement a delirium screening protocol in a skilled nursing facility is even more imperative in early detection and early intervention.

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A Quality Improvement project to initiate the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) delirium screening tool at a Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center in East Tennessee.

A Quality Improvement project to initiate the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) delirium screening tool at a Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center in East Tennessee -- by S. Joseph Jadav, Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate at East Tennessee State University.

Purpose/Aims: The aim of this project is to implement a delirium screening protocol in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility which will aid in early detection of signs and symptoms of delirium in older adults. This early detection followed by an early intervention can help reduce costs and decrease mortality rates with better outcomes.

Processes: A CAM screening is conducted on each patient (male & female) for delirium for a period of four weeks. Data collection will comprise of the number of patients assessed and the total number of positive and negative delirium cases. It was determined that the proposed activity is not research involving human subjects according to United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations by the university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Results: The project is currently in the data collection phase.

Limitations: Refusal to participate either by the patient or family in the screening.

Conclusions: While nearly 80% of delirium cases in an acute care setting go undetected or undiagnosed, this project to implement a delirium screening protocol in a skilled nursing facility is even more imperative in early detection and early intervention.