Potential hazards of hospitalization for all
older adult patients
Potential hazards of hospitalization for all older adult patients
Identify potential hazards of hospitalization for all older adult
patients (including immobility, delirium, medication side effects,
malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative
periods, and hospital-acquired infections) and identify potential
prevention strategies.
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and
utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
Module Course Learning Objectives (CLO)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
CLO 1: Demonstrate skill in systematic data collection methods:
Interviewing, observation, physical examination, and mental health
assessment (PLG 3; UMBO 3, 4, 5)
CLO 6: Discuss common pathophysiological mechanisms in
relation to health assessment, health promotion and disease
prevention (PLG 3; UMBO 3, 4, 5)
CLO 7: Identify age-appropriate patient teaching and health
promotion activities (PLG 3; UMBO 3, 4, 5)