AIMS
To be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Recognise that there are different types of emergency situation
- Understand who may need to be contacted in the event of an emergency
- Be aware of some common conditions that may result in emergencies
- Know how to effectively respond to different types of emergency
- Recognise the documentation that must be completed following an emergency
- Know the documentation that must accompany a resident to hospital
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Emergencies
- What Is an emergency?
- Types of Emergencies
Who to Inform
- Managers
- Colleagues
- Residents
- Families
- GP
- Emergency services
Conditions That May Cause Emergencies
- Infection
- Delirium
- Seizures
- Diabetes
- Respiratory problems
- Heart problems
- Choking
- Bleeding
- Other Health Conditions
Responding to Emergencies
- Prevention
- DNACPR
- CPR
- Communication
- Documentation
- Hospital admissions
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