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Mouth Care Session For HCSWs in Practice

Mouth Care Session For HCSWs in Practice . HCSW Link Development Nurse: Tracy Culkin. Aim. Discuss the anatomy of the oral cavity Describe how the mouth is normally lubricated and kept moist Identify factors that may influence poor oral health and hygiene

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Mouth Care Session For HCSWs in Practice

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  1. Mouth Care SessionFor HCSWs in Practice HCSW Link Development Nurse: Tracy Culkin

  2. Aim • Discuss the anatomy of the oral cavity • Describe how the mouth is normally lubricated and kept moist • Identify factors that may influence poor oral health and hygiene • Discuss the choice of equipment and solution for patient use • Discuss what may influence oral hygiene • Identify the oral care assessment undertaken by a RGN to plan mouth care

  3. Anatomy of the Oral Cavity

  4. How the mouth is normally lubricated and kept moist ?

  5. Which mouth lacks mucous membranes?

  6. Factors that may influence poor oral health and hygiene

  7. Risks Continued...

  8. Risks Cont...

  9. choice of equipment for patient use • Gloves, Apron Clinical waist bag/bin • Tongue depressor • Torch for mouth examination • Toothbrush/denture pot • Mouth wash • Fluoride toothpaste / denture cleaner • Foam sponge sticks • Plastic beaker • Jug of water • Receiver • Box of tissues • Towel

  10. choice of solution for patient use

  11. What may influence oral hygiene • Appropriate communication • Considering the persons ability • Hospital guidelines on mouth care • Providing equipment and assistance (if needed) • Encouraging the patient to participate • Considering the environment • Ensuring an appropriate position • Documenting findings

  12. Remember “If you think a patient needs an oral assessment notify a registered nurse to ensure the proper treatment can be issued"

  13. Thank you for your time Please complete question sheet and feedback sheet

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