According to the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing 25-50% of older adults living in the community suffer from persistent pain. Are you effective managing pain in your residents?
The Numeric Rating Scale: Asks a resident to rate their pain by assigning a numerical value from 0 -10, with 10 representing the worst pain imaginable.
The Faces Pain Scale-Revised: Residents identify a facial expression that corresponds with their pain.
Click here to learn more about Pain Management in Assisted Living, a 1 credit hour course covering the stages of pain, how to evaluate pain, and recommended actions for management.