Care Plan for Comatose Resident

[Stacy 0]

Can anyone share some goals for a comatose resident?

 

Here's one, but I'm not sure about it:

 

Problem/Need: At risk for sensory deprivation dure to comatose state.

Goal: Will maintain curretn sensory stimulation daily.

Approach: Use name frequently. Utilize Auditory stimulation. Key topics discussed to resident's former interest. Individula sensory stimulaiton visits.

 

Thanks

Stacy

[soduspoint 0]

Stacy,

Be sure to make the resident's goal measurable. To maintain her current level of sensory stimulation you need to have clearly defined her baseline. If you are unable to provide this service daily, don't set yourself up for failure. You may be observing the resident for a change of breathing - more relaxed, a facial reaction of any sort, eye movement. Your approaches do fall in line with the resident's needs, you may want to be more specific. for example - recognize resident enjoys gospel music, liked cats, and was employed as a secretary. Then your sensory items could be the auditory stimulation of live or taped music, the soft fabric or an actual cat, and a pen or a piece of paper placed in her hand. The resident who is unable to give you feedback is your most challenging. She is lucky to have a caring staff who are trying to meet her needs.

[bigchris 1]

Can anyone share some goals for a comatose resident?

 

Here's one, but I'm not sure about it:

 

Problem/Need: At risk for sensory deprivation dure to comatose state.

Goal: Will maintain curretn sensory stimulation daily.

Approach: Use name frequently. Utilize Auditory stimulation. Key topics discussed to resident's former interest. Individula sensory stimulaiton visits.

 

Thanks

Stacy

[bigchris 1]

Stace,

 

Drop me an e mail and I will give you some tips. I am at a new place and I am also working on the Care Plan section of AD.net. When I hear from you we can talk.

 

 

Bigchris