Scales And Scores Used For Patient Assessment In Healthcare

Patient Assessment Tools

What you'll learn

Understanding and applying these tools help clinicians make timely, evidence-based decisions about patient care priorities, interventions, and escalation pathwa

At their own pace and reasonable cost

None

Most healthcare accreditation bodies and international guidelines mandate the use of standardized assessment tools — this training prepares you for audits

Requirements

Anyone working in a healthcare settings with clinical and paraclinical degree, post graduation or certificate and Healthcare students

Description

Welcome to this essential training module where we will deep dive into the cornerstone tools of clinical assessment, the vital scales and scores that ensure an accurate, effective and safe patient care.in these engaging video training modules, i will walk you through the top 5 Patient Assessment Tools widely used in healthcare settings:1. ISBAR: A globally endorsed communication framework for seamless patient handovers.2. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS): A trusted method for assessing levels of consciousness.3. Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale: A simple universal tool to assess and manage pain in patients.4. Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Score: A critical tool to monitor IV sites for early detection of complications.5. Braden Scale: A comprehensive risk assessment tool for preventing pressure injuries in vulnerable patients.Via practical demonstrations, scoring breakdowns and clear explanations this video will equip HCPs with the knowledge of accurately assess, document and act on clinical findings using these tools in everyday practice.This course is designed for Doctors, Nurses,Paramedics and Allied Healthcare professionals/Students involved in patient care. By completing this course , you will be able to accurately assess the patient on different scales and scores taught in this module in a much better way.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to Assessment Tools and ISBAR tool implementation

Section 2: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) use and scoring

Lecture 2 Glasgow Coma Scale , assessment and scoring technique

Section 3: Wong Baker Faces Pain Scale

Lecture 3 Assessment of Pain using Wong Baker Pain Scale

Section 4: Assessment of IV Lines using VIP score

Lecture 4 Assessing IV Phlebitis Score using VIP score

Section 5: Assessment of Skin using Braden Scale

Lecture 5 Assessing Skin using Braden Scale

All Healthcare Professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapist and para medical professionals)