AIMS
To understand how Dependency Scoring is used
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Know what Dependency Scoring is
- Understand the impact of Dependency Scoring
- Recognise the factors that affect Dependency Scoring
- Be aware that there are a number of Dependency Scoring tools
- Be able to calculate a Dependency Score
- Understand that Dependency Scores can change
- Be able to adapt Care Plans in line with Dependency Scores
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Dependency Scoring
- What is Dependency Scoring?
- Why is Dependency Scoring used?
- Benefits of using Dependency Scoring
- Recognising Individual Needs
Basic Care Needs
- Mobility and Transfers
- Continence
- Personal Care
- Feeding
- Safety, Communication, and Behaviour
Factors Affecting Scores
- Basic Care Needs
- Specialist Nursing Needs
Calculating Scores
- Models of Calculating Dependency
- How to Calculate Scores
- Interpreting Scores
Specialist Nursing Needs
- Tracheostomy
- Wounds
- Night-Time Interventions
- PEG or NG Feeding
- Psychological Support
- Isolation due to Illness
- Acute Medical Intervention
- One-to-One Specialising
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