Facilitators Manual - Emergency Care Institute

Muscle atrophy and rigidity.Thickened membranes, alveoli and capillariesDiminished salivary production and alteration in taste.A diminished gag reflex.ACTIVITY 54Find out about what community services are available in your area that may address some of theneeds of elderly people.Discuss. As per local area.ACTIVITY 55What factors need to be considered prior to the discharge of an elderly patient?Discuss with participant.Is the patient going home to an empty house?Does the patient have a support person who can check to see if they are safe? For example: neighbour,relative or firend?Will the patient be able to be independnent in activities of daily living?Do they require additional or services to be arranged prior to discharge?Is it safe to send the patient home? Consider the time of night and area in which they live. Is it safe tosend them home?Can someone pick them up? Can this person also pick up any groceries and toher requirements ifnecessary?Do they have all the appropriate paperwork prior to discharge?Do they have the keys to their home?If admitted do they have any pets that will require looking after?273.13 OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGYACTIVITY 56Locate the Maternity Emergency Guidelines for Registered Nurses in your department (written byThe Australian College of Midwives NSW Branch Inc. – formally known as NSW Midwives Association)and familiarise yourself with the contents.Discuss with participant.ACTIVITY 57Locate and familiarise yourself with your local policy on management of patients presenting withpain and bleeding in early pregnancy.Discuss. As per local individual emergency department and NSW Health Policy.3.14 sexual healthACTIVITY 58Go to the link below to familiarise yourself with the symptoms and treatment of STI’shttp://www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/sexualhealth/sex_factsheets.asp.Discuss with participant.