Oral care auditing tool - RNAO
This is a comprehensive collection of audits to review oral care in long term care. It contains instructions and audits on: dental equipment; Denture and denture supplies; Oral care supplies in residents’ care caddie; Oral care practices; POC/Flowsheet; Actual Resident Assessment of oral care; Admission Process; Levels of assistance and behaviours; Annual Assessment; Quarterly Assessment; Annual evaluation of oral care education; and Resident and Family Information.
MacDonald, I. (2016). Oral Care Auditing Tool. Toronto, ON: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario - Oral Care Community of Practice 2015-16.
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