Training Delirium occurs commonly in older people, but clinical assessment of delirium may not be straightforward due to symptom fluctuation and/or difficulty distinguishing delirium from other conditions. The Confusion Assessment Method Instrument is the most suitable tool for promptly identifying delirium and can be administered by anyone involved in providing care.
This package includes a PowerPoint presentation, a web-snap video from Lorraine Poulos RN and Jacqui Culver Nurse Practitioner, and a sample assessment tool.