STANDARD IV. STANDARD VI.

Gerontologic
RELATIONSHIP CARE SAFETY AND SECURITY Nursing
•Risk reduction and monitoring Concepts,
•Therapeutic nurse client and
family relations
of risk over time Standards of Care
•Self-care (immunizations,
•Interprofessional
accident prevention)
relationships Providing the highest quality of
•Advocating for the older
•Health and welfare of care for our patients
person and family
family members
•Consistent care needs
•Respect client preferences
•Ethical issues

STANDARD V.
HEALTH SYSTEM
•Environmental support services
for the delivery of care
•Inter-relationships between
client/family and the healthcare
system
•Advocating for the client and
healthcare system Sheryl Mae Allas
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GERONTOLOGICAL
NURSING
A specialized and expanding
body of knowledge of
gerontology and geriatrics to
general nursing practice.
STANDARDS OF
CARE
• a comprehensive assessment and
care plan shared with all providers
• common care and treatment goals
across different providers
• community outreach and home-
based interventions
• support for self-management
• comprehensive referral and
monitoring processes
• community engagement and
caregiver support.
STANDARD I:
PHYSIOLOGICAL HEALTH
•Bodily systems (e.g.,
neurological status, respiratory
status, integument,
thermoregulation,
cardiovascular status)
•Acute illness and chronic
health conditions
•Electrolyte and acid base
balance
•Medication management
•Bowel and bladder functions
STANDARD II.
OPTIMIZING FUNCTIONAL HEALTH
•Geriatric syndromes
•Mobility requirements
•Rest/sleep, activity and exercise
•Nutritional support
•Physical comfort
•Independence in different living
environments and arrangements
STANDARD III.
RESPONSIVE CARE
•Behavior and cognitive therapy
•Communication challenges
•Educational needs
•Coping and grieving
•Psychological comfort
•Advanced care planning