Oral Health: supporting adults who require assistance second edition

ABSTRACT

BPGs promote consistency and excellence in clinical care, administrative policies, procedures and education, with the aim of achieving optimal health outcomes for people, communities and the health system as a whole. This BPG replaces the RNAO BPG Oral Health Nursing Assessment and Intervention, which was released in 2008. The purpose of this BPG is to provide nurses, the interprofessional team and caregivers with evidence-based recommendations for the provision of oral care for adults (18 years of age and older) that will promote an interprofessional approach to providing oral care, enhance the delivery of oral care interventions, and ultimately lead to positive oral healthG outcomes for persons. This BPG recognizes that a person- and familycentredG approach to care is essential for providing oral care (or providing assistance with oral care) to adults across the continuum of care. This BPG also recognizes that when providing any form of oral care, infection control practices should be followed.