AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for June 4, 2023: Give Proactive Toileting a Try
Hospitalized older adults may experience intermittent incontinence, even if they are typically continent at home. This can be due to delirium, infection, and changes in their daily routine. One of the most effective and beneficial strategies for managing intermittent incontinence is to try proactive toileting during the day. Sometimes, in place of proactive toileting, patients are…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for May 28, 2023: Providing Trauma-Informed Care
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend and honor the sacrifices of the men and women who fought and died while serving our country, we also think about those who have survived combat and are living with the consequences that affect their mental health. You are likely familiar with the term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD), which…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for May 21, 2023: Antipsychotics and Dementia–When the Risks Outweigh the Benefits
People with dementia can sometimes become agitated, especially when they are in unfamiliar surroundings, with unfamiliar people, and feeling powerless…like when they’re in the hospital. Sometimes, the first course of action to manage someone who is highly agitated in an acute care setting is to give them an antipsychotic medication. But giving antipsychotics to older…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for May 14, 2023: Five exercises to help patients stay strong even while in bed
Our physical therapist reminds us that nursing teams can play a significant role in keeping patients strong even when they are in their hospital beds. Here are five exercises you can teach your patients, and ask them to perform frequently while you are in their room. Not only will these movements help them maintain their…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for May 7, 2023: Could your team use some “Lasso Leadership”?
“Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while you’re doing it, you’re probably doing it wrong.”—Ted Lasso If you’ve seen the much-loved hit show “Ted Lasso,” you know it’s brimming with wisdom and insight cloaked in humor and silliness. There’s a lot to be learned about…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for April 30, 2023: Steps to Maintain Function-900 to be Exact!
See the flyer below twhich shows how 900 steps per day can help your patients maintain their function while in the hospital. As you motivate patients to get out of bed and walk, this can help you teach them why walking is so important. Also below is a flyer that describes two patients—Betty Bedbound and…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for April 9, 2023: Easy Capability Test for Patients
Today we’re sharing a simple-to-use capability test to help you quickly determine how much your patients can do when you and your team are performing function focused care. Click on the “Download” link below to access the one-page tool. The test measures four things: upper body range of motion, lower body range of motion, ability…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for April 2, 2023: Family Visits Bring Opportunities
Hello everyone, This week’s Easter and Passover holidays may bring extra family visitors to your unit. Use it as an opportunity to engage and teach them about Function Focused Care (FFC) and how it benefits their loved ones by helping them maintain their function, strength and independence. Demonstrate how you use cuing and role modeling…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for March 26, 2023: Have you laughed at work today?
We often include cartoons in our weekly tidbits, and there’s a reason for that—humor helps us get through life! Especially through the tough times. Back in April of 2019, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an article by Rose Kennedy on humor in nursing. Here’s an excerpt: “Sharon Mawby, MSN, RN, NEA-BC can attest to the power…
AC FFC Tidbit of the Week for March 19, 2023: Don’t Give up on FFC
Did you miss us last week? You might have noticed that we didn’t send a tidbit —there were a few good reasons why, but nobody likes excuses, right? The thing is, we’re back now and ready to pick up where we left off. Speaking of picking up and moving forward, when you’re trying to perform…
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