ESCAPE From Delirium
Delirium is a common yet often missed condition in older adults, with a strong link to increased fall risks within hospital settings. The innovative ESCAPE delirium prevention bundle seeks to change this by empowering nurses like you with practical tools to recognize delirium and improve patient safety. Read on to enhance your knowledge!
Course Details
Overview
Falls in hospitals often coincide with delirium, especially in older patients. Yet, delirium can go unnoticed, highlighting the need for nurses to be versed in causes, management, and preventative measures. This article explores how one unit tackled this issue using an evidence- based delirium prevention bundle (ESCAPE) and the interventions and outcomes that resulted. Read on to enhance your knowledge of practical strategies to boost patient safety and ultimately, patient outcomes.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish between delirium and dementia in hospitalized geriatric patients.
- Identify common medical and pharmacological triggers for delirium.
- Describe the components, implementation, and impact of the ESCAPE bundle on fall reduction
Presented by:
Thanoon Thabet, MSN, RN, CWON, WTA-C; Alex Aningalan, DNP, RN, CWON, NEA-BC, CPHQ; and Catherine Lombardi, DNP, RN-C, NE-BC, NHDP-BC
The authors work at Presbyterian Westchester in Bronxville, New York. Thanoon Thabet is a clinical nurse. Catherine Lombardi is director of nursing. Alexis Aningalan is a wound and ostomy care manager.
