Resident Observation-Vent/Trach

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs

For a resident on a ventilator: 

  • Are there signs of anxiety, distress or labored breathing? 

  • Is the head of bed elevated 30-45 degrees?   

  • Is suction equipment immediately accessible? 

  • If the alarm sounds, does staff respond timely? 

For a resident with a trach: 

  • Is the tracheostomy site clean? 

  • Is there emergency tracheostomy equipment, ambu bag, and functional suction equipment readily assessable in the room? 

Will update this area 

No Issues 

 

Further Investigation  

 

NA 

 

MDS Discrepancy

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LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs

LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas Tabs

For a resident on a ventilator: 

  • Are there signs of anxiety, distress or labored breathing? 

  • Is the head of bed elevated 30-45 degrees?   

  • Is suction equipment immediately accessible? 

  • If the alarm sounds, does staff respond timely? 

For a resident with a trach: 

  • Is the tracheostomy site clean? 

  • Is there emergency tracheostomy equipment, ambu bag, and functional suction equipment readily assessable in the room? 

Will update this area 

No Issues 

 

Further Investigation  

 

NA 

 

MDS Discrepancy

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