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Advance Directives In Skilled Nursing Facilities, Jessica Altman, Alex Sargsyan
Advance Directives In Skilled Nursing Facilities, Jessica Altman, Alex Sargsyan
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Purpose: The purpose of this project is to decrease the likelihood of receiving unwanted treatment at the end of life. The project is conducted in a skilled nursing facility where only approximately 40% of the residents have an Advance Directive (AD) despite experiencing multiple comorbidities and nearing the end of life.
Aims: Implementing a quality improvement project, creating a system that addresses AD completion at admission with the outcome of increased recognition of residents’ end of life choices.
Process: Residents and their families are presented with a tool to help guide the conversation about AD at the admission care plan …