Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RTMDS3.0
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify parts of a respiratory assessment
Discuss how respiratory diagnoses and respiratory therapy impact reimbursement under PDPM
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Introduction to the Respiratory System Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Respiratory Illnesses
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Atelectasis
Pulmonary Edema
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conducting a Respiratory Assessment
Respiratory Assessment
Respiratory Health History
Assessing a Resident's Respiratory Pattern
Assessing (Auscultating) Breath Sounds
Summary
Section 5: Providing Respiratory Therapy Treatments
Respiratory Treatments
Administering Treatments
Treatment Side Effects
Review
Summary
Section 6: Respiratory Therapy and Payment Systems
Respiratory Therapy and RUG-IV/PDPM
Respiratory Diagnosis and RUG-IV/PDPM
Documentation
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course ContributorInstructor: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.