Bowel and Bladder Program: Incontinence and Falls

Time: 43:49

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Incontinence can be a contributor to increased fall risk for individuals. Understanding how to care for individuals who suffer bowel and bladder issues is an important aspect of care as well as a contributor to mitigating fall risk. During this session, individuals will learn about the regulatory requirements related to bowel and bladder care as well as in interpret the intent of the regulations. As well, learn about assessment considerations, interventions for care planning, and resources to be considered in meeting guidance for implementation.

1. 1. Identify regulatory requirements related to bowel and bladder care of residents in the SNFs.
   2. Interpret the intent of the regulations as it applies to clinical practice.
   3. Define terms as it relates to the evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence and catheter use.
   4. Analyze the regulatory components and necessary resources to be considered in meeting guidance for implementation.
   5. Discuss assessment considerations, interventions for care planning and program considerations.

SPEAKER: Robin A. Bleier, RN, HCRM, LNC

Robin A. Bleier has worked in health care for the past 40 years in progressive roles starting from caregiver through COO, and now President of RB Health Partners, Inc., a national interdisciplinary full-service consultancy firm based in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Ms. Bleier has co-authored restorative care manuals, authored and or co-authored many national arrivals, she speaks nationally on risk management & regulatory matters, and is a subject matter expert on long term care rules and regulations as well as risk management.

RB Health Partners, Inc. is a post-acute care consultancy firm dedicated to providing customized services to assist clients to determine their gaps and meet those needs. We provide a full spectrum of services such as analytics, back to compliance, clinical reimbursement, clinical services, infection prevention & control, Human Services (activities & social services), risk management, quality assurance performance improvement, joint commission accreditation services, therapeutic music services, education, regulatory program development, and customized services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide.