Lorraine Poulos

12 Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? DELIRIUM IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY Investigation and assessment by RN referral to GP or TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL Client at risk of delirium Identify and document specific risk factors (e.g. medication management, falls, renal changes, respiratory disease, liver disease, sleep impairment, pain) Include personalised interventions based on the client risk profile Co-ordinator - What should be documented on the care plan for the consumer and direct care worker? Consumer - What should the consumer/key person be aware of and report to worker or co-ordinator? Check out: Australian Delirium Association www.delirium.org.au Delirium Experiencing increased restlessness or irritability Experiencing fatigue New or different health symptoms