Best Practices
Conduct a literature search, finding three sources to determine best practices related to one of the following geriatric syndromes: prevention of falls or prevention of pressure ulcers. How well do the policies of your clinical facility correspond to these best practice recommendations?
Healthcare organizations have come a long way in addressing these problems for the institutionalized elderly, but these problems also present in the community dwelling elderly. How important is it to implement these preventive practices in this segment of the population? How can this be accomplished? Be specific with suggested interventions.
Assignment Requirements
The finished Assignment should be 3–4 pages in length, excluding the title page and references. The viewpoint and purpose of this Assignment should be clearly established and sustained.
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• be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above)
• consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Home) to make sure you have included everything necessary;
• utilize spell check and grammar check to minimize errors; and
• access information regarding APA citation information, such as the KU Writing Center.
Assignment Requirements (p 2)
Your SON writing Assignment should:
• follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
• display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
• use APA 6th edition format for organization, style, and crediting sources.
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