ACOVE 3: Dementia and Aging Quality Indicators

1. ACOVE 3: Dementia and AgingQuality Indicators Out-Patient: In-Patient: IF a VE has a diagnosed dementia, Depression Screening IF a VE with dementia has a caregiver… Caregiver Support and Patient Safety Information IF a VE with dementia is physically restrained in the hospital… Safety concerns justifying the use of restraints should be documented in the medical record and communicated to the patient, caregiver, or guardian. • If new to a primary care practice or inpatient service… • Cognitive and Functional Screening • Annual evaluation for changes in memory and function. • IF screens positive for dementia… • Clinical Cognitive Evaluation • IF screens positive for dementia… • Medication Review • IF newly diagnosed with dementia… • Neurological Examination • IF newly diagnosed with dementia… • Laboratory Testing

2. ACOVE 3 DementiaLearning Objectives:The 3 D’s: Dementia – Depression – Delirium • Differentiate Dementia from Delirium • Learn the testing characteristics of the Mini-Cog and PHQ2 screens • Understand the importance of depression screening for demented patients • Differentiate different types of dementia • Recognize secondary causes of dementia • Learn strategies of managing behavioral symptoms