Event details
2:00 – 2:50pm | Wednesday 27 August
Key Focus Areas:
- Identify early warning signs of acute deterioration in ARC residents.
- Distinguish between normal aging changes and red flags that require escalation.
- Recognise subtle indicators of head injury, infection, stroke, and delirium.
- Apply structured communication tools (e.g ISBAR) for timely response and handover.
Presenter introduction: Anu John
Anu is a passionate nurse leader with a strong background in critical care and a deep commitment to aged care. After 14 years in ICU leadership roles, she moved to New Zealand in 2018 and has since dedicated herself to advocating for the wellbeing of older adults. Currently the Clinical Manager at Promisia Aldwins House in Christchurch, Anu’s key interests include end-of-life care, pain management, mental health in ageing, and clinical education.
She also brings a strong community focus, having served as President of the Indian Community in Southland and mentored internationally qualified nurses as a CAP preceptor. Anu’s leadership helped bring the IQN CAP programme to Southland in partnership with Otago University and SIT. Her clinical insight and cultural awareness make her a strong voice in the conversation on early recognition of deterioration in older adults.
