Resident observation-Hydration

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs
  • Does the resident have dry, cracked lips, dry mouth, sunken eyes and signs of thirst? 

  • Is there a water pitcher by the bedside and is it accessible to the resident? 

  • Do staff offer the resident fluids throughout the day? 

  • Are fluids provided at meal times and is the resident encouraged to drink them? 

  • Is the meal tray accessible and cups and cartons opened and accessible to the resident? 

  • Does staff assist the resident during meals if needed? 

  • If the resident is resistant to assistance or refuses liquids how do staff respond? 

  • Is the resident receiving IV fluids?

Will update this area 

No Issues/NA 

 

Further Investigation  

 

MDS Discrepancy

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs
  • Does the resident have dry, cracked lips, dry mouth, sunken eyes and signs of thirst? 

  • Is there a water pitcher by the bedside and is it accessible to the resident? 

  • Do staff offer the resident fluids throughout the day? 

  • Are fluids provided at meal times and is the resident encouraged to drink them? 

  • Is the meal tray accessible and cups and cartons opened and accessible to the resident? 

  • Does staff assist the resident during meals if needed? 

  • If the resident is resistant to assistance or refuses liquids how do staff respond? 

  • Is the resident receiving IV fluids?

Will update this area 

No Issues/NA 

 

Further Investigation  

 

MDS Discrepancy