Quality of Life,
Indicators of Quality:
The Important Role of the Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Order# CE602
Presented by John Burton, MD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
and the Johns Hopkins Geriatric Center Staff
20 minutes
clinical vignettes
$150 purchase; $75 rental
This program presents an overview of the vital role of the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) related to resident quality indicators.
Through a series of vignettes on pain, physical functioning, pressure sores, and nutrition, the responsibilities of the GNA are illustrated. Emphasized: the importance of observation and assessment, team communication and the implementation of an individualized care plan.