Publisher's Synopsis
- NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations show the latest equipment and supplies used in caring for long-term care residents.
- NEW! Basic Emergency Care chapter has new, vital information on controlling bleeding and the Stop the Bleed program, as well as a description of equipment used in medical emergencies.
- NEW! Preventing Infection chapter includes updates on PPE and changes to procedures related to COVID-19.
- NEW! Mental Health Problems chapter adds information on dealing with individuals experiencing emotional pain and suicide prevention, as well as expanded information on types of depression.
- NEW! Nutrition chapter adds new information on residents experiencing dysphagia, including current guidelines from the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
