Pain Management
Definition:
- Percentage of Residents who have Moderate to Severe Pain daily
MDS:
- J2a Frequency of pain symptoms = 2 daily
- J2b Highest intensity of pain symptoms = 2 moderate, or
- J2b Highest intensity of pain symptoms = 3 excruciating pain at any frequency
Pain Management Resources:
B. MDS items
C. Essential Systems for Quality Care; Flow diagrams and checklists
- Index
- Pain Management: Essential Systems for Quality Care
- Organizational Commitment to Pain Management in Your Facility
- Decision Tree for Pain Care Plans
- Initial Screening/Ongoing Screening for Pain
- Comprehensive Assessment of Pain
- Development of a Plan of Care for a Resident with Pain
- Daily Monitoring of Pain and Response to Pain Management Plan
D. Clinical Tools
- Pain Assessment - Cognitively Impaired
- Pain Assessment - Cognitively Intact
- Pain Screening Form
- Behavior Observation Record
- Vital Signs Record with Pain included
- Treatment of Mild Pain
- Treatment of Moderate Pain
- Treatment of Severe Pain
- Treatment of Pain Reference Information
- Pain Management Barriers and Resident Questionnaire
- Poster and Pocket Card
E. Guidelines Other Resources and Bibliography
F. Quality Improvement Tools
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