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Session 33 | Evaluation of Sleep Issues Among Residents with Dementia
Day: Tuesday, July 25
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Type/Topic: Clinical/Person-Centered Care Practices
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Type/Topic: Clinical/Person-Centered Care Practices
Session Summary
Sleep issues impact approximately 60% of individuals living with dementia who reside in nursing centers creating a critical challenge for managing night-time care and sleep-related issues. Often, older adults in this setting are prescribed a psychotropic medication, specifically a sedative or hypnotic pharmacological treatment, to alleviate such symptoms. However, neither are intended for long-term use due to potential adverse side effects. To ensure delivery of person-centered care and to promote the highest quality of life possible for nursing center residents, providers should develop a systematic process to assess and alleviate sleep issues prior to the prescription of a psychotropic medication. This presentation will teach how to complete individual resident sleep assessments by considering underlying medical conditions, evaluating current medication regimes and deploying nonpharmacological approaches prior to use of a psychotropic medication.Presenters
Kelly Smith
Quality & Analytics Consultant in LTC | Q3 Healthcare Consulting, LLC
About the Presenter
Dr. Kelly Smith holds a doctoral degree in Aging Studies, is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, and holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Through her knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and professional experience, Dr. Smith focuses on quality and process improvement across the long term care continuum.Michelle King, PharmD, CPh
Regional Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Huntingdon Behavioral Health