Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RNBBLN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between the types of incontinence.
Describe how to implement a bowel and bladder restorative nursing program.
Identify three resident benefits of a bowel and bladder restorative nursing program.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Assessment of Incontinence
Fact or Fiction
Scope of the Problem
Regulatory Oversight
Identification
Assessment
Causes of Urinary Incontinence
Types of Urinary Incontinence
Bowel Incontinence
The Elimination Diary
Diagnostic Tests
Resident Rights
Review
Summary
Section 3: Establishing a Plan
Restorative Programs
Determining a Pattern
Addressing Behavior Problems
Incontinence Management Programs
Scheduled Toileting
Meet Maricela
Prompted Voiding
Active Relearning
Bladder Retraining
Pelvic Muscle Exercises
Other Treatment Options
Bowel Management
Helpful Tips
Assessment and Documentation
Survey Issues
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Congratulations!
Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Peckham, MSN, RN-BC, CDCES, CCM
Ms. Peckham has over 14 years of experience as a Board-Certified RN and Certified Diabetes Education Specialist, providing patient-centered advocacy and care. She earned her MSN in Global Health and Informatics and completed a post-master’s program at Harvard Medical School in Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership in healthcare. Her clinical expertise includes critical care, ambulatory care, community and home health, long-term care, case management, and clinical quality program management.
As a clinical program manager, Ms. Peckham has implemented quality improvement research programs to enhance continuity of care for patients and families managing complex, chronic conditions. She has been integral in the coordination of population health transition of care programs throughout North Carolina and Massachusetts. Additionally, she has supported the health of migrant farmworkers and created professional development training for improved care and health equity for LGBTQ+ and other underserved populations.
Currently, Ms. Peckham serves as a nurse consultant, providing subject matter expertise in clinical safety and quality. Her work has been published in the Tarheel Nurse journal, and she was recently highlighted in the Harvard Medical School journal. She continues to write in support of the nursing profession. In her free time, she volunteers with the American Red Cross as a Disaster Health Services RN and has been deployed throughout the United States.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.