1. CHANGE OF CONDITION SBAR
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CHANGE OF CONDITION SBAR
Welcome to the Change of Condition Workshop and what we are also going to refer to as Clinical Care Paths. We will also talk about the Change of Condition documentation as you know it now and some of the focus of the Situation (Presenting Problem) Background or the findings and the Assessment (your findings on examination/observation) and Recommendations/discussion of treatment with the physician, also known as (SBAR). We will discuss a modification of the SBAR that meets our needs in the skilled nursing facility with both RNs and LVNs who conduct resident evaluations and observations. SBAR is the change of condition resident evaluation/observations. We will focus not on the actual resident intervention but on the supporting documentation and the notification to the physician; having all the key information for the physician to make a decision about the best course of action for the resident. We will also focus along with the staff who provide the services that makes quality happen in a facility.
Another focus will be the activities carried out by the Health Information Management/Record Designees review of the records for standup and to bring that key information to the meeting. We cannot forget the standup reviews or however you handle that review. It is at this meeting the Adm., DNS and others can assign and/or take responsibility for follow up to assure that quality services that we are proud to say we provide.
The Focus to Resident Care, Documentation & Audits
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2. Regulatory Requirements
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Regulatory Requirements
Change of condition documentation is required by:
Federal Regulation
State Regulation
Standards of Practice for communication with the physician and good quality of care in the facility
SBAR – Clinical Care Paths and the SBAR system
Anytime there is a change in condition, the urgency will dictate how quick
Federal regulations indicate the resident has the right to care and treatment at a level that supports the $$ received. This is what it is all about, services provided with quality. The regulations indicate that the physician shall be notified of changes in condition, so shall the resident/representatives be notified of the changes in condition, including when there are changes in medications. The state regulations also require that you notify the physician when there are changes in condition/medication, etc., that the CP be updated and services modified to meet the needs of the resident.
With that said; there is a need to focus on the quality of the observation and examination of the resident prior to the notification to the physician. We will refer to that as SBAR- Situation, Background, Assessment (evaluation/observation by the licensed nursing staff) and Recommendations; discussion with the physician re: options and the physicians directions for care and treatment, ordering of tests, treatment in the facility or transfer to the acute. We do not forget the notifications to the family and the resident re: the condition of the resident based on the requests and agreement of the resident.
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3. Change of Condition Title XXII 72311(a)(2)
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Change of Condition
Title XXII 72311(a)(2)
Nursing service shall notify the physician of
(B) Any sudden and or marked change in signs, symptoms or behavior exhibited by the patient
(C) Any unusual occurrence involving a patient
(D) Change in weight of 5 lbs. (or 5%) of more in 30 days*
*Unless something different is stipulated by the physician, weight trends identified must also be reported. Weight change documented (unplanned gain/loss of 5 lbs, 5%-30 days, 7.5%- 90 days, 10%-180 days).
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4. Change of Condition -2 Title XXII 72311(a)(2)
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Change of Condition -2
Title XXII 72311(a)(2)
(E) Any untoward response to a medication or treatment
(F) Any error in administration of a medication or treatment
(G) All attempts to notify physicians shall be noted in the patients record including the time, method of communication and the name of the person acknowledging contact
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5. SBAR
When to call the MD
Vital signs
Lab reports
Change in Condition

6. What Is SBAR About?
Representative the resident and the facility in a highly clinical fashion
This is the reference to the evaluation/observation if the resident and the findings on that review.
Knowing the code status and presenting that to the physician as applicable
Providing the background status re: the resident

7. What Is SBAR About? -2
Gives the physician an immediate past Hx, admission diagnosis
Describes recent lab work any key medications – focus on medications that are related to the condition or may impact

8. AHIS, Inc.
Change of Condition -3
F-157 §483.10(b) The facility must immediately inform the resident; consult with the resident's physician; and, if known, notify the resident’s legal representative or an interested family member when there is…
The Federal regulations are more generic in the comments re: change of condition than in the Title 22
Notify when there is
An accident resulting in injury or potential injury requiring MD intervention
A significant change in physical, mental or psychosocial status (i.e. deterioration in health)
A need to alter treatment. The notifications to the resident of change and to the famiy legal representative.,
Also, the key is to consult with the physician re: the condition; be prepared to provide the physician with key
Information.
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9. Change of Condition -4 Notify when there is:
An accident resulting in injury or potential injury requiring MD intervention
A significant change in physical, mental or psychosocial status (i.e. deterioration in health)
A need to alter treatment

10. Change of Condition -5
The SBAR – Change of Condition process will be used for all C of C
Change of Condition form to be used (H.O. #2.2)
If the form does not accommodate the change of condition, document in the Nurse Progress Notes and use the same process to describe the condition change, i.e., Situation/Presenting Problem, Vital Signs

11. Change of Condition -6
Evaluate/observe the condition and document the findings applicable to the condition, i.e., Resp., UTI, falls, etc. and follow up with the physician; also provide all the required clinical observations and vital signs
Use SBAR Process
We will review the form/format a little later

12. Change of Condition Monitor
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Change of Condition Monitor
An integral part of
Daily Stand up will review residents w/ C of C via the C of C Monitor
Ensures prompt follow up and complete documentation for any change of condition including those identified by resident or family complaints or concerns
Identifies trends or problems for prompt attention and possible follow up by the CQI Committee and Risk Management Program
Not all complaints or concerns indicate a change of condition but some can be the precursor to the onset of an actual change of condition. We’ll talk more about monitoring systems for resident and family concerns later in the program.
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13. SBAR
This is the reference to the evaluation/observation if the resident and the findings on that review
What is the Situation or Presenting Problem
What are the Vital Signs and are these within normal limits? Be prepared to discuss these with the physician in ALL CASES when the physician is called

14. What Is SBAR About For Asm’t?
What the observations point to on examining the resident?
Provide key information from the areas observed/examined
Some body systems may have no abnormal signals/symptoms
Determine the area that is presenting the primary problem for the resident; do not dismiss other body systems

15. SBAR -2
Observation/evaluate and identify those areas that need assessment for the presenting problem, i.e., Mental Status – this area may be relevant to any number of conditions i.e., UTI, Falls, etc.

16. SBAR -3 Consider if the condition is a: Cardiovascular issue
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Possible Infection-Generalized
Skin Condition
Fall
Unplanned weight change….etc.

17. SBAR -4
While there may be other conditions not on C of C form, then use the Nurse Notes and not the Change of Condition Form
If resident is placed on Oral Antibiotics, also use SNF form, Physician Oral Antibiotic Orders, in addition to the Change of Condition format as you are doing now – aside from your Nurses Notes

18. SBAR Change of Condition – Fitting into the Big Picture
Quality Care & Review System

19. Acute Mental Status Care Path
When making an assessment of the Mental Status of the resident, consider that may affect many of the changes of conditions also for other areas besides Mental Status
Refer to the Book – Guide to Nurses

20. Acute Mental Status
Let’s review the Care Path (H.O. #2.3) and the clinical decisions that are important for evaluation/observation and notification to the physician when it comes to Acute Mental Status and/or just the Mental Status and other conditions and how it may affect the other changes in condition

21. Congestive Heart Failure
Let’s review the Care Path (H.O. #2.3) for symptoms and the clinical decisions that are important for evaluation/observation and notification of the physician.

22. Change of Condition Form
Let’s review the form (H.O. #2.2) you will complete – Check out the Cardiovascular and the Respiratory and the condition you are observing/evaluating

23. Dehydration
Let’s review the Care Path (H.O. #2.4) for symptoms and the clinical decisions that are important for evaluation/observation and notification to the physician. Note this gives you a clue of other areas you should evaluate/observe- i.e. Mental Status, Functional Status, Respiratory, GI and Skin

24. Change Of Condition Form
Let’s review the form (H.O. #2.2) you will complete. Check out the Dehydration, mental status, respiratory, gastrointestinal and skin. What are your findings on observation/examination? Document those findings before calling the physician.

25. Fever Review of the Care Path (H.O. #2.4) for undetermined origin
Evaluate the Mental Status, Functional Status, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Skin
Is there a change in ability to eat or drink?
New cough, lung sound changes, incontinence, pain, new skin condition

26. Change Of Condition Form
Let’s review the form (H.O. #2.2); note there is the place to document Fever and determine if it is above the normal. Dr. notification of the fever alone is not enough. Evaluate the other systems to determine if there are symptoms for any of these areas. Also, make added notes in the nurses notes if there is not enough space here or you have added information

27. Respiratory Infection
Review of the Care Path (H.O. #2.5) focuses on the following:
Vital signs and the normal vs. abnormal.
Consider any recent lab. X-rays
Review results of the recent labs.-x-rays and the positive/negative findings
If Antibiotic. Remember to complete the Antibiotic sheet

28. Urinary Tract Infection
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Urinary Tract Infection
Review the Care Path (H.O. #2.5)
Consider the Vital Signs; > temp. Glucose
Lab Testing and any urinalysis maybe already completed and the findings,
Look at recent blood counts, persistent nausea and vomiting, unstable VS
Dysuria, alone, Fever, frequency, urgency

29. SBAR C of C Form Review Change of Condition Form (H.O. #2.2)
Consider the Vital Signs and abnormal results
Mental Status
GI/Hydration GU
Skin
Falls, if there was also a fall.

30. SBAR C of C Form -2 Review Change of Condition Form
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SBAR C of C Form -2
Review Change of Condition Form
General Instructions
On change in Resident’s condition, the licensed nurse evaluates the situation, identifies presenting problems, gathers information on all applicable systems and reports key observational findings to physician.
The change of condition form is a brief description of the findings on identification of change in condition. The licensed nurse evaluates the situation/presenting problem, gathers the information on all applicable systems and reports key observational findings to the physician. It is important that the key clinical information is available and ready to be provided to the physician when they are contacted. All changes in condition are to be reported promptly to the physician.
You will complete each section following evaluation of the resident, i.e. if there is a System that on evaluation is normal and there are no abnormal signs or symptoms then you will check ( ) No Abnormal signs or symptoms.
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31. SBAR C of C Form -3 Mental Status Possible Infection, general
Cardiovascular
Skin
Respiratory
Falls
Gland
Unplanned Weight Change
Gastrointestinal/ Hydration
Genitourinary

32. SBAR C of C Form –4 BACKGROUND AND REVIEW OF VITAL SIGNS AND FINDINGS
Document Review of Recent labs – consider the SBAR for the various conditions and the abnormal findings
Identify any new medications recently ordered and has the change occurred since then???

33. SBAR C of C Form -5
List any allergies as those need to be known to tell the Physician in case there are med. Orders
Identify the system review.
Physician’s Notification and response
Resident and Family, Resp. Rep. notified
Add additional comments, date and sign

34. SBAR C of C Form -6
If need additional space use the Nurses Notes, Enter, Date, Time
At any time if a nurses note is not complete before you start the C of C form, draw a diagonal line through the page. Write See C of C.

35. Question… Initiate SBAR Form Document on SBAR
If a page on Nursing Notes was partially filled then draw a diagonal line, date and sign

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