Resident Observation-Positioning

Changed
Wed, 06/26/2024 - 03:03

Resident Observation-Positioning

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs

If a resident is unable to position him or herself, are any of the following observed?  

  • Lack of arm/shoulder support 

  • Head lolling to one side, awkward angle 

  • Hyperflexion of the neck 

  • Leaning to the side without support to maintain an upright position 

  • Lack of needed torso or head support 

  • Uncomfortable Geri-chair positioning, sliding down in the chair 

  • Wheelchair too big or too small (seat too long/short, seat too high/low) 

  • Dangling legs and feet that do not comfortably reach the floor and/or without needed foot pedals in place 

  • Sagging mattress while lying in bed 

  • Bed sheets tucked tightly over toes holding feet in plantar flexion 

  • Legs and/or feet hanging off the end of a too short mattress 

Will update this area 

No Issues/NA 

 

Further Investigation  

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs

If a resident is unable to position him or herself, are any of the following observed?  

  • Lack of arm/shoulder support 

  • Head lolling to one side, awkward angle 

  • Hyperflexion of the neck 

  • Leaning to the side without support to maintain an upright position 

  • Lack of needed torso or head support 

  • Uncomfortable Geri-chair positioning, sliding down in the chair 

  • Wheelchair too big or too small (seat too long/short, seat too high/low) 

  • Dangling legs and feet that do not comfortably reach the floor and/or without needed foot pedals in place 

  • Sagging mattress while lying in bed 

  • Bed sheets tucked tightly over toes holding feet in plantar flexion 

  • Legs and/or feet hanging off the end of a too short mattress 

Will update this area 

No Issues/NA 

 

Further Investigation  

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