Delirium
As a health care worker providing care or services to older people living in residential or home care you are required to practice in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards. This learning resource will also have relevance in all of other health care settings providing care or services to older people. Aged Care Learning Solutions educational material is endorsed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation.
Learning Outcomes:
- State what is meant by the term delirium
- Explain the short and long term issues for older people
- List the risk factors of delirium
- Apply preventative measures in your everyday care and service delivery
- List the signs and symptoms of delirium
- Describe the principles of delirium managemen