NUR167 - F697 Pain Management & Quality of Care(1.5 HR)

Purpose: Health care personnel working in all settings will increase their knowledge and skills in addressing the issue of pain related to the guidelines found in Tag F697. Objectives: 1. Develop a Pain Management Program that meets the needs of the resident as well as the requirements of the law; 2. Describe the care process for managing pain; 3. Discuss investigative protocols used during surveys for pain control issues; 4. Cite examples of non-compliance and severity determinations related to pain management.