UNMC

Knowledge & Skills Checklist

Knowledge and skills

• Common Geriatric Syndromes and Issues KNOWLEDGE

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• Atypical Presentations (1)

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• Advance Directives & Competency (2)

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• Behavior Problems in Dementia (2)

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• Care of Dying Patient (2, 3)

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• Constipation- prevention/management (2,3)

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• Delirium (1,2,3)

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• Dementia (1,2,3)

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• Depression (1,2,3)

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• Dizziness (1,2) /Falls (1,2,3) /Gait & Balance (1)

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• Eating and Feeding Problems (2) / Malnutrition (2) /Weight Loss (1,3)

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• Elder Abuse

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• ealth Maintenance & Prevention (1,3)

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• Hypertension

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• Neurologic dz. (CVA, movement disorders)

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•  Osteoporosis

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• Pain Management (2,3)

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• Pharmacology and Aging (1)

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•  Preoperative Assessment (3)

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•  Rehabilitation (1)

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• Skin Care/Pressure Ulcers (3)

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• Sleep Disorders (3) 

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• Urinary Incontinence (1,3

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• Vision (1, 2) /Hearing (2)

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• SKILLS

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• Comprehensive assessments of geriatric patients

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• Assessment of decision-making capacity and assist in establishing of advance directives

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• Effective communication abilities with older adults and /or caregivers

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• MMSE or MOCA

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• Home Visit

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• Participation in interdisciplinary team function in GAC & on wards.

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• Telephone management of patient care problems

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• Functional disability screens

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•  GDS

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• OPTIONAL

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• Observe PT, OT, ST sessions. (preferably on your own patients)

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• Nursing Home Visit

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• Hospice Visit

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• Shadow adult protection service worker

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