iDREAM
Recognizing the causes and developing clinical processes to improve delirium care
What is Delirium?
Delirium is a change in your mental status which can cause you to be confused about your self and your surroundings.
What are the Risk Factors for Delirium?
Chronic Medical Conditions
Having multiple chronic medical conditions and poor health can increase your risk of developing delirium
Mental Health
Having dementia or declining cognitive function can make it more likely you can develop delirium.
Medications
Certain medications like sleeping aids can reduce the threshold for delirium
Nutrition, Mobility, and Environment
Changes in your nutrition, reduced mobility, and a new environment can increase the risk of developing delirium
How is Delirium Treated?
When you develop delirium as an inpatient, the hospital team coordinates to provide supportive care to improve your health and promote recovery. Each case is different depending on the needs of the patient.
Can Delirium be Prevented?
We can help reduce your risk of developing delirium while in the hospital by targeting and eliminating risk factors which can cause it.
What is iDREAM?
iDREAM works to create a comprehensive, integrated approach to care with the goal of preventing inpatient delirium and providing holistic care.
The iDREAM Process
The development of inpatient delirium is often the result of a multifactorial process. By targeting those modifiable risk factors across the spectrum of care, we can reduce the development of delirium, improve quality, and ensure high reliablity for our patients.
iDREAM Stages of Success
Eliminating Risk
Nutrition
Keeping a health and balanced diet while inpatient is critical to reducing delirium. iDREAM works with dietary and speech pathology to create a care plan tailored to the specific needs of our patients.
Medications
Eliminating medications which can cause delirium and trying alternative therapies has been proven to increase the overall quality of life for patients. iDREAM leverages this knowledge by using an integrated protocol which incorporates pharmacist's oversight and recommendations to improve how we treat patients and their medical conditions.
Mobility
Strength and mobility are critical in preventing delirium while an inpatient. iDREAM has created protocols based on the recommendations by physical therapist and occupational therapist to target those patients who can benefit from enhanced conditioning and support.
Enviroment
Making sure your environment is optimal while inpatient is critical in preventing delirium. It is for these reasons, iDREAM has created training and hospital based protocols to ensure your stay maximizes your potential for success while reducing distractions, tests, and procedures which can limit your recovery.
Tracking the Change
The
iDREAM Team
iDREAM brings together nurses, physical therapy, nutrition, occupational therapy, speech pathology, pharmacy, and physicians to create a holistic approach to delirium care and prevention.
The iDREAM Success
By creating a comprehensive approach to delirium care which places the patient at the center, iDREAM goes beyond the current standard of care to deliver exceptional quality and results