Recognising Changes in a Resident’s Condition

Deterioration occurs when an individual moves from their normal condition, to a worse clinical state.

The elderly are vulnerable, due to age and comorbidities, so changes in their condition can vary from subtle and small, to sudden, with quick deterioration that may become severe and even life-threatening.

Care and clinical staff play a vital role in monitoring the needs of residents they support.

To improve outcomes for residents, it is vital that care and clinical staff know how to recognise changes, and respond appropriately, and in a timely manner.

Altura Learning’s course ‘Recognising Changes in a Resident’s Condition’, available in our Residential course library explains how to recognise changes in a resident’s condition in a timely manner to ensure early intervention and improved health outcomes.

This is a Developing course on the Altura Learning Pathway and is highly recommended for all care staff working in residential care.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of detecting changes in an individual’s condition
• Explore common causes of changes to an individual’s condition
• Identify how to determine an individual’s normal condition
• Describe how to identify changes in an individual’s condition
• Explain how to respond to a change in an individual’s condition

To have Recognising Changes in a Resident’s Condition added to your residential library, contact us on 01908 318 990.