Understanding Congestive Heart Failure

ABSTRACT:

Explore the causes and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure. Learn how early interventions can improve quality of care and quality of life for your residents.

2 NAB Clock Hours


OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Learn the difference between normal heart function and Congestive Heart Failure.
  2. Learn the signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure.
  3. Understand protocols that staff can follow to facilitate earlier detection of Congestive Heart Failure in elders.
  4. Recognize how Culture Change Values support recognition of residents at risk for Congestive Heart Failure.
  5. Learn how compliance with Federal Tag 309 Quality of Care relates to management of Congestive Heart Failure.