Assessment of Mental Status (DHHS Partnership)

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Description

This training is brought to you in partnership between South Piedmont AHEC and North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.

Understanding mental status assessment is crucial for healthcare workers in skilled nursing facilities. Accurate assessments help identify cognitive impairments, mood disorders, and other mental health issues, significantly impacting residents' quality of life. Regular evaluations allow for early detection, timely interventions, and personalized care plans.

This knowledge ensures residents receive appropriate support for their mental and emotional well-being, promoting a holistic approach to care. Additionally, it enhances communication with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative environment.

Online Learning: Differentiating Delirium from Dementia
Welcome to our training module on differentiating delirium from dementia in the elderly. This course includes engaging recorded presentations and interactive activities. Completion requires passing a post-test.
In this module, we'll help you distinguish between delirium and dementia in older adults and provide a comprehensive list of evidence-based assessment instruments for screening cognitive impairment.

Faculty
Stephanie Ingle, LCSW, CDP, CMNCS

Module Information
Release Date: May 5, 2025
Valid Through: May 5, 2027

Continuing Education Credits
0.10 CEUs
CEUs are expressed in tenths and 0.1 CEU is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

0.75 Contact Hour
1.00 contact hour is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

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Objectives

• Differentiate between delirium and dementia: Understand the key differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches for delirium and dementia in the elderly.
• Identify cognitive impairment: Learn to use evidence-based assessment instruments to accurately screen for cognitive impairment in older adults.
• Enhance diagnostic skills: Improve your ability to diagnose and manage cognitive disorders in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Promote better care outcomes: Apply your knowledge to provide more effective and personalized care for residents with cognitive impairments.

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