Modifying the Inpatient Environment to Reduce Delirium in Older Adults

Focus on Noise Reduce Noise Perception, Reduce Hallway Noise, Reduce Noise in Rooms Focus on Light Reduce Lights at Night, Increase Light in Day, Reduce Light Perception Focus on Staff-Patient Interactions Delirium Screening, Avoid Care Procedures at Night, Z-time Plan \& Prep Focus on Daytime Activity Increased Mobility, Increase Patient Engagement Focus on Medications Pain Management, Medication Monitoring, Continue pharmacy protocols, Timing of Medications/Monitoring Labs