This session describes a study conducted at one long-term care facility to address the issues related to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Strategies of the Behavior Management Team Planning (BMTP) and lessons learned are shared.
Contact hours available until 9/20/2016.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, Authors, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty, planners, authors, and speakers have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and GAPNA.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
• Define behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
• Discuss evidence-based guidelines for the non-pharmacologic management of BPSD.
• Describe interprofessional team effectiveness utilizing non-pharmacologic interventions to manage BPSD.