NUR 3006 - Gerontological Management of Care

• Implement strategies through use of evidence-based practice guidelines to prevent and/or identify and manage geriatric syndromes (Nursing Care)
• Analyze the complex interaction of acute and chronic co-morbid physical and mental conditions and associated treatments common to older adults (Critical Thinking)
• Apply advanced pharmacological concepts in the management of acute and chronic illness of older adults (Critical Thinking)
• Compare models of care that promote safe, quality physical and mental health care for older adults such as PACE, NICHE, Guided Care, Culture Change, and Transitional Care Models and utilize resources and programs to promote functional, physical, and mental wellness in older adults and their caregivers 
•  (Evidence-Based Practice)
• Integrate evidence-based research, safety education for nurses (QSEN) principles and relevant theories into the delivery of client-centered care for older adults (Evidence-Based Practice)
• Integrate leadership and communication techniques that foster discussion and reflection on the extent to which diversity (among nurses, ancillary personnel, therapists, physicians, and patients) has the potential to impact the care of older adults (Communication)
• Facilitate safe and effective transitions across levels of care that include acute, community-based and long-term care for older adults and their families (Professional Role)
• Recognize and respect the variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for older adults (Nursing Care)

• None

• Acute and chronic care of gerontological mental health care
• Pharmacology for acute and chronic illness
• Chronic illness and disease management and care
• Special populations
• Aging and caregiving
• Economic resource issues
• Government/state policy issues on Medicare
• Health care economics
• QSEN/AHRQ social policy concerns and EBP
• Quality and safety initiatives