The ACES Framework

APPLICATION IN A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

ACES Essential Nursing Actions

• Assess Function and Expectations

• Coordinate and Manage Care

• Use Evolving Knowledge

• Make Situational Decisions

Assess Function and Expectations

• Ask the question……..

what is current function and how far is current function from baseline?

Functioning as a Predictor

Transitions

• Patient-centered care• Evidence-based practice • Teamwork and collaboration• Safety • Quality improvement • Informatics

QSEN (Quality and Safety in Nursing Education)

Quality of Life Considerations

• What Risks is an individual willing to talk to get the Benefits they want…..What risks do you take?

• What are the client’s Expectations?• How is a GOOD Quality of Life defined?• Are older Adults asked what they want?....are you?