Holistic
Approach to the Management of
Depressive Symptoms
Evaluation of depression requires a system-wide interdisciplinary approach
starting with facility leadership. Important components of facility commitment
are:
Standardize
collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to manage
depression
Establish
format or policy/procedure for identification and management
of depression
Create
processes for screening, evaluating, and monitoring care
of the depressed resident
Individualize
care plans for treatment of depression
Institute
pharmological and non-pharmological therapies to manage depression
Provide
strategies to educate staff across multiple levels on the
care of the depressed elderly.
