Acronyms
This tool is used to assess for delirium.
CAM (Confusion Assessment Method)
Risk for falls related to delusional thinking & unanticipated actions as evidenced by patient ALOCx1
What is Diagnosis?
This means the patient is not awake, alert, or able to understand or react as they are normally.
It is part of the CAM criteria used to assess for delirium.
What is ALOC? (Altered Level of Consciousness)
Using CAM criteria for every shift
What is Assessment?
This is recreational substance is a predisposing risk factor for delirium.
What is ETOH?
"Patient will not have a delirious episode during my shift."
What is Planning/Goals?
This type of CAM is used to detect delirium in this high risk hospital setting.
What is ICU?
Move patient closer to nursing station
What is Intervention?